International Journalism, MA at Swansea University

The MA in International Journalism provides a dynamic and robust approach to teaching contemporary journalism through the lens of globalisation and digitalisation.

Our interdisciplinary and cross-cultural methods draw on expertise in media and communication studies.

You will refine your knowledge and understanding of journalism in 21st century society through practical skills and journalistic production techniques, exploring specific practice from theoretical and analytical perspectives.

Graduates of this course go on to successful and rewarding careers in journalism, media, communication and PR, broadcasting and publishing.

WHY INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM AT SWANSEA?

Swansea University has an established profile for teaching journalism.

Based on our energising Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay, we have the expertise and full range of modern facilities to ensure your learning is as up to the minute as possible.

Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, the Graduate Centre provides a supportive environment for postgraduate research and taught masters study.

Postgraduate training is available to enhance academic and professional development, as well as seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.

You will study a set number of 20-credit modules before taking a 60-credit dissertation project or an individual journalism project in the second part of the course.

Modules include global media, comparative journalism, the digital revolution, risk reporting and professional and promotional writing.

You decide the subject of your dissertation together with a tutor. The dissertation component allows you to write a 20,000 word dissertation or undertake an individual journalism project drawing upon issues and themes developed over the year.