MA Journalism

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 89, with at least 17 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission to a specific program. Some courses may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or an interview, and competition for certain programs may be high.

The University of Roehampton offers various scholarships and financial support options to help students fund their education. While specific scholarships may vary from year to year.

1. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: This is a merit-based scholarship that offers a partial fee waiver for undergraduate and postgraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
2. International Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are available to international students and provide a partial fee waiver based on academic merit.
3. Sports Scholarships: The University of Roehampton offers sports scholarships to talented athletes who can contribute to the university's sports teams.
4. Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Roehampton graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the university. It provides a tuition fee reduction.
5. Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at the University of Roehampton may offer scholarships or bursaries specific to their discipline. These scholarships are often based on academic achievement or other criteria determined by the department.

Graduates of the MA in Journalism program at the University of Roehampton are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities in the field of journalism and related areas.

1. Journalist: Graduates can pursue careers as reporters, editors, or correspondents in various media organizations, including newspapers, magazines, online news outlets, television, and radio.

2. Broadcast Journalist: Some graduates may specialize in broadcast journalism, delivering news through radio or television broadcasts, often as news anchors or correspondents.

3. Digital Journalist: With the digital revolution, many graduates enter the digital journalism realm, working for online news platforms, blogs, or social media outlets.

4. Investigative Journalist: Graduates with a passion for investigative reporting can work on in-depth investigative stories, uncovering corruption, injustice, or issues of public interest.

5. Editorial Roles: Opportunities also exist in editorial roles, such as editors, sub-editors, or content managers, where graduates oversee content creation and publication.

6. Media Analyst: Some graduates may choose to work as media analysts, assessing media coverage and its impact on public opinion.

7. Freelance Journalism: Freelance journalism is a viable option, allowing graduates to work independently and contribute to multiple publications or media outlets.