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International Broadcast Journalism – (M.A.)
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,679 - ≈ € 12,636 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
There has probably never been a more challenging and exciting time to work as a professional journalist, especially in broadcasting.
This demanding postgraduate degree develops your skills as a journalist in three key areas of global communication - television, radio and multimedia. It has a broad focus that includes international journalism. This is especially important in what is now a global industry.
You study hands-on editorial and production skills.
There are also theory modules in:
* legal systems
* political systems
* professional practice
* communications in the UK and internationally.
We have special links with the BBC and some of your training takes place in the state-of-the-art facilities at the Press Association - the UK´s leading news gathering and training organisation.
You will be taught by experienced academics and practicing national journalists including existing broadcasting practitioners working with the BBC.
The course contains an even mix of academic learning and vocational training and you learn to
* understand and appreciate the craft of journalism
* develop critical awareness and understanding of the professional and regulatory structure of international broadcast journalism
* understand the law related to journalism, with emphasis on broadcasting
* apply ethical standards in journalism
* uphold a professional standard of international news gathering
* understand the political processes and the constraints and opportunities journalists face
* develop the technical skills to work in television, radio and multimedia
You gain key skills including how to:
* originate and develop ideas for news stories
* gather news and carry out research and investigations
* interview individuals face-to-face, by phone or multimedia devices, in a studio or on location, live and recorded
* write for different formats, such as television, radio and multimedia
* develop contacts
* confirm material and ensure it is accurate, legal and meets regulations
* work as a journalist in various testing situations
Contents
This course provides you with the journalistic and technical skills to work in either radio or television anywhere in the world.
It gives you access to the rapidly expanding field of online journalism, where media organisations are increasingly offering a sophisticated blend of print, audio and video news to a global audience.
Modules * practical radio and television production
* newsgathering
* interviewing
* researching stories
* the role of the journalist
* ethics
* legal systems
* political systems
* journalism and society
* regulation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally
* an honours degree, in any discipline
* an interest in current affairs
* overseas students need a IELTS level of 6.5 standard
We will also consider you, if you have work experience in an appropriate field. If you feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, please contact us for an informal chat.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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