Magazine Journalism MA / PGDip
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Do you want to work in magazines? Are you passionate about the written word, whether it’s online or in print? Would you like to do in-depth interviews, learn how to shoot videos professionally and explore design and photography to create beautiful magazines? If so this is the perfect course for you.
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Study in the industry standard Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism facility set in the heart of the city centre.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your career development
Previous students on the MA/PGDip Magazine Journalism course have gone on to work in a range of roles as magazine writers in digital and print, production journalists, social media editors, sub-editors, and in PR, digital marketing and promotions.
Recent graduates include:
- Alyss Bowen, social media editor, online magazine The Debrief
- Jodie Heginbotham, account manager, The Tonic Communications
- Georgie Kiely, writer, bbcgoodfood.com
- Davina Merchant, writer, MashableUK
- Charlotte McIntyre, sub-editor, Slimming World magazine
- Hannah Rought, senior marketing executive, TimeInc
- Dave Straw, marketing and comms manager, The London Stadium
- Stewart Thorpe, reporter, Rail Media.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Ready to join us?
Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide. You can apply for this course throughout the year. Most of our postgraduate and professional courses are popular and fill up quickly though, so apply as soon as you can.
Writing your application
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide. Here you’ll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more. Good luck with your application!
Getting in touch
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Apply online through our NTU applicant portal.
Application advice
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Writing your personal statement
Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:
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