Overview

Throughout this Journalism MA degree from Edinburgh Napier University you will learn through practical experience in our news rooms and we also support you in getting your work published and broadcast.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for media organisations such as the BBC, ITN, STV and across the newspaper and publishing industry as well as public relations, marketing and corporate communications.

Career opportunities:

Reporter

Commentator

News Editor

Digital Editor

Feature writer

Political correspondent

Producer for broadcast and online

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism Major Project

Journalism, Information and Society

Magazine Production

Media Law and Regulation

News Writing

Radio Bulletins

TV and Multimedia News

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 107 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21430 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9160 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,160
Overseas and EU £21,430

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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