MA/Postgraduate Diploma Print Journalism
Department of Journalism Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Employers know our applied courses produce high-calibre print journalists. You'll learn in an environment that replicates the pressures of a professional newsroom.
About the courseMA - 1 year full-time Learn to write stories that punch their weight with every word. You'll start with pressurised workshops in our newsroom, then you'll be given your own patch. You'll report from courtrooms and from council meetings where local politicians are taking decisions about people's lives. We'll also 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 studentsMinimum IELTS score of 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each element. Entry requirements for international students
Core modules
Print students will also learn Teeline shorthand. Optional modulesA range including:
Teaching
Assessment
You'll have the chance to sit external examinations set by the NCTJ. Fees and fundingThere are a limited number of external bursaries for UK students 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 national news organisations for briefings on current developments with senior editors and meeting politicians and political journalists. Guests from the media industries, regulators, campaigning groups and research institutes give lectures in the department. Print production editors bring their expertise to newspaper and magazine 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 National Council for the Training of Journalists. Real world learning environmentOur facilities are designed to simulate a real-life working environment. 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. Print production editors bring their expertise to newspaper exercises. You'll also have access to a Press Association newsfeed, telephones, daily newspapers and Sky TV. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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