Overview

Visual Journalism and Storytelling offered by the University of Greater Manchester will support you to gain essential skills for a career in this expanding, exciting and evolving field.

Career options

Public relations

Digital marketing and advertising

Marketing communications

Social media management

Web content management

Art and design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Imaging
Reporting and Writing News
Visual Journalism Practice
Contemporary Currents and Practice
Visual Storytelling Portfolio
Journalism Master's Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Application procedures and timescales do vary between institutions, but generally speaking there is no absolute application deadline for postgraduate study.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Journalism Animation View 107 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include (but aren’t limited to) photography, video, media studies, media production, creative writing, web design, web programming, journalism and communications.
You must have a keen and genuine interest in journalism, current affairs and storytelling.
If you don’t have the above academic qualification but have alternative qualifications or significant experience in a relevant field, we’ll be happy to consider your application.
We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8496 GBP / year

≈ 8496 GBP / year

Living costs

Bolton

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bolton

Funding

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