Program Overview
The Research 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 Research 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
- Tuition: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research 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
- Literary Journalism
- Media of diaspora
- International Human Rights and Journalism
- Digital Journalism
- Local Journalism
- Freedom of Expression
- Documentary Studies
- Class and Gender
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
2:2 honours degree or equivalent experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
