Overview

Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree, journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship.

Highlights

Develop the abilities you need to be a senior leader in a newsroom or communications team
Master the technical skills you need to deliver reports using different types of media including video
Get bespoke support from a workplace mentor and your course tutor
Use the latest professional software including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro
Spend at least 20% of your time studying towards your Master's, even out of term time

Get tuition fees paid by the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees

Career development

Because this Journalism (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship) offered at University of Portsmouth apprenticeship has been developed with the NCTJ and major employers, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful journalism or communications career.

When you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the experience and qualifications to go on to more senior positions such as:

chief reporter
specialist journalists
news editor
press officer
communications manager

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Investigative Journalism

Media Law and Regulation
News Reporting

Professional Practice

Writing and Producing News for a Digital Audience

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism View 7 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, liaising with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
Applicants might be expected to have either: gained a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification; achieved a degree (any subject); or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship
Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training, work experience or other criteria. Some employers will seek candidates who have previously worked as a journalist
All applicants must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (these include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Course fees are shared between Government and employers. Levy employers pay £14,000; non-levy employers pay £700, with the Government covering the rest.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship).

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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