MA/Postgraduate Diploma Magazine Journalism
Department of Journalism Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Employers know our applied courses produce high-calibre magazine journalists. We'll prepare you for working in a multimedia environment.
About the courseMA - 1 year full-time Magazine journalism is an intensely competitive industry. We'll give you the edge you'll need to succeed. You'll learn by writing, editing and designing your own publications. The course helps you develop the skills you need to thrive in the world of online magazines. We'll prepare you for the multimedia environment by teaching you how to create audio and video for the web and how to use social media effectively. Entry requirementsA 2:1 degree, but we will consider mature students with relevant professional experience. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. Good computing and word processing skills are desirable. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
Core modules
Magazine students will also have the opportunity to learn Teeline shorthand. Optional modulesA range including:
Teaching
Assessment
Fees and fundingThere are a limited number of external bursaries for UK students on the Print, Web, Magazine and Broadcast courses, from the AHRC, Scott Trust and Journalism Diversity Fund. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Mrs Susie Whitelam |
Your careerA masters from Sheffield is the mark of someone who thinks differently. Graduates from our applied courses are creative, disciplined journalists. They're working for the Guardian, Independent, Daily Mail, Telegraph and Sun. The Press Association recruits Sheffield graduates each year. About usOur teaching staff are professionals who have worked at the highest level in newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online journalism. This is a great place to learn practical skills. Three quarters of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The discussion of ideas about journalism, its past, present and future, is part of all our courses. We have strong links with the industry. We send our masters students on a three-day field trip to London, visiting publishing organisations for briefings on current developments with senior editors. Guests from the media industries, regulators, campaigning groups and research institutes give lectures in the department. Print and online production editors bring their expertise to magazine and web exercises. Work experience opportunitiesWe encourage you to go on a work placement of one to three weeks during vacation time. Employers regularly notify us as opportunities come up and we have a dedicated work placement administrator to help you find a placement that’s right for you. Our students often find a work placement leads to a job after graduation. Professional accreditationThis course is accredited by the Periodicals Training Council. Real world learning environmentOur facilities are designed to simulate a real-life working environment. We have separate newsrooms divided into broadcast, print and web. The print newsroom is equipped with 30 PCs, all of which have access to the latest print production software such as Adobe Indesign, Incopy and Photoshop. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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