MA / PGDip News Journalism at Nottingham Trent University
| MA / PGDip News Journalism at Nottingham Trent University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Years |
| Course Intake | september,january |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 15,500 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 0 |
| PTE | 62 |
You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in news journalism with input from leading journalists and editors from publications across the country going from news novice to a multiskilled, multi-platform, social media savvy and highly employable 21st Century journalist.
Our agreement with the Nottingham Post gives students the opportunity to learn journalism skills on the job. Our students are gain invaluable first-hand experience working in industry and it gives the Post an opportunity to spot the best talent which is great for their newsroom but also the city as skilled graduates are retained.
Careers and employability
Graduates from MA in News Journalism have gone on to work for the BBC, ITN, Sky News, and national and regional newspapers across the country. As well as working as newspaper reporters, news editors, broadcast journalists and sub-editors, many graduates have secured media related positions in PR, marketing, promotions and advertising.
Graduates of this course have progressed to roles in organisations including:
- Editor - The Shetland Times Ltd
- Senior Media Relations Officer - South Yorkshire Police
- PR Manager - Slimming World
- Content Editor - Tank PR
- Director - Fourteen Forty
- Communications Manager - Alzheimer's Research UK
- Senior Editor - The Wall Street Journal
- PR and Marketing Manager - The Parks Trust
- Senior News Reporter – NME
- Marketing and Communications Manager - Roehampton Club
- Public Relations Officer - University of Derby
- Digital Sports Journalist - Sky Sports
- Senior Media Officer - The Terrence Higgins Trust
- Reporter/Sub Editor - Press Association
- PR Consultant - Eden Public Relations
- Senior Reporter - Johnson Press PLC
- Digital Journalist - The Sun's dreamteamfc.com
- Sports Writer - Leicester Mercury
- Senior Staff Writer - British Medical Association
- Senior Reporter - Nottingham Post
- Content Producer - BBC
- Features Writer - Nottingham Post
- Broadcast Journalist - BBC News Online
- Communications Officer - East Midlands Ambulance Service
- Social Media Editor - Derby Telegraph
- Production Editor - Future PLC
- Freelance Digital/Video Sports Journalist - The Times, Guardian, Independent
- Freelance Contributor/Features Writer - Bristol Post, BBC Radio Five Live, TalkSport Radio
Nottingham Trent University Highlights
| University Type | Public University |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Establishment Year | 1843 |
| Graduate Job Rate | 97% |
| Endowment | £7.4 million |
| Applications Accepted | Online |
| Work-Study | Available |
| Intake Month | January (UG); Rolling for PG |
| Mode of Program | Full time and online |
Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.
| UG tuition fee | £13,900 |
|---|---|
| PG taught tuition fee | £13,500- £14,500 |
| Management tuition fee | 15,500-£17,500 |
| M.Phil./PhD tuition fee | £13,900 |
| Living cost | £10,200 |
Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure
- Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
- Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
- Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
- General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
- Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.
English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.
| English Test | Scores equivalent to IELTS 6.0 | Scores equivalent to IELTS 6.5 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 76 | 83 |
| PTE (Academic) | 54 | 62 |
| CPE/CAE | C1; scores more than 169 | C1; scores more than 172 |
| Trinity College ISE | - | Level 3 & 4 |
| Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 13,500 |
| Postgraduate | 15,500 |
| Nottingham Trent University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 0 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 0 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Nottingham Trent University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 76 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 83 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Nottingham Trent University University Contact Details |
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| Nottingham Trent University Address |
| 50 Shakespeare St,Nottingham 50 Shakespeare St NG1 4FQ |
| Nottingham Trent University Email |
| international@ntu.ac.uk |
| Nottingham Trent University Phone |
| +44 (0)115 848 4200 |