Program Overview
The Development Journalism at London South Bank University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Development Journalism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 13 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary issues in development
- Researching the media industries
- Development journalism
- Radio production for development journalism
- Dissertation
- International law and human rights
- Human development in a globalised world
- Forced migration and human rights
- Forced migration and development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- A first degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject; or
- A Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject; or
- A minimum three years\' post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London South Bank University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London South Bank University
London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 13 months
