Program Overview
The Digital Journalism at University of Lincoln is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 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 Digital 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital 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
- You will learn the key skills to become broadcast journalists and adapt those skills to your specialist field.
- reporting
- researching
- interviewing
- news values
- news writing
- This module provides you with a basic appreciation of systems of power, covering national and local government structures and institutions with a further emphasis on those related to decision making in the sphere of science.
- Students spend the final semester during the summer on self-directed learning, having already decided on the form of media product that they will produce. Each person is allocated their own tutor for support and guidance
- You will be able to take up a work placement in one or several different media organisations of your choice and receive prior guidance, together with career advice. Tutors will help with research of the employment market, arrange international, national or local work placements and support students as they build their individual career profile, CV and work experience.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good honours degree. Alternative qualifications and professional experience will be assessed on an individual basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lincoln 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 University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Lincoln is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months