MA Media Writing (Full Time)
If you are a visual arts or media graduate, work in the media or want to change careers and are keen to explore the creative and commercial possibilities of your ideas, this is the course for you.
Entry level
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An Honours Degree at 2.1 or above in Media Studies, Multimedia, Interactive Production, Media Production, Digital Media, Advertising, Journalism, Film, Public Relations, Media Writing or other related subject.
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A HND or degree in a related subject combined with a minimum 2 years relevant professional experience.
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Professional experience, together with a portfolio evidencing a skills base in a related area.
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If English is not your first language then we request a minimum IELTs score of 7.0.
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All applicants will be interviewed.
Career opportunities
Some of our students are already employed in the media industries and are hoping to develop their skills to help them to qualify for promotion.
Graduates can pursue careers in television studies and production, magazine, print and broadcast journalism and screenwriting, as well as public relations and advertising.
Applicants interested in entering the freelance market where opportunities for journalistic and creative writing feed to radio, TV and magazine markets will also benefit from the content of this course.
Course Overview
The qualifications and industry experience of our lecturers range from advertising and digital media to film-making, gaming, publishing, journalism, marketing and script writing, as well as theoretical knowledge in cultural studies, English literature, global politics and film theory, to name but a few.
Added to this is our highly popular speaker series - tailor-made specifically for postgraduate students. Our speakers are professionals with diverse profiles drawn from links with external media bodies, such as Abbey Road Productions, the BBC and the Royal Television Society.
All this, combined with our newly updated digital studio, means you'll have a first-rate environment for research and experimentation.
It's all about choice. You can study full-time or part-time and select which pathway best suits your area of interest.
Unsure of which pathway to take? Don't worry. Our team will be happy to assist you with your choice. Our aim is to encourage and advise you in your area of interest and to discuss ways to publish, exhibit, and promote your work.
The MA Media Scheme includes the following awards:
Course content
Core
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Professional Practice
This unit has been specifically designed to equip you with an in-depth knowledge of your chosen industry and will explore and critically analyse the global media, publishing and creative industries. You will be supported to secure a work placement, or freelance assignments for one month in order to strengthen your knowledge of the industry and to refine and perfect your skills.
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Masters Project
The Masters Project provides an opportunity to design, execute and present a demanding piece of work that deploys a systematic and in-depth understanding of the skills and debates relevant to your particular discipline of study.
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Readings for 21st Century Writers
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Cultural Influences on Writing & The Media
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Professional Writing
Assessment
Assessment ranges from presentations of ideas and concepts through to written essays, project work and exams.
Special features
Unique programme of study
As one of the only MA Schemes in the country offering a diverse range of pathways for post-graduates, we attract students with impressive portfolios of skills and interests.
Speaker series
A popular feature of the course which gives you the chance to meet and talk with media professionals from a broad range of media industries.
Choice
Project or Dissertation? Students indicate that the opportunity to choose what they want to do for their final piece, is a feature of the course that appeals to them more than any is often the reason why they chose us over our competitors.
Satisfied students
Previous graduates generate a considerable amount of word-of-mouth publicity by telling others about their positive experiences in studying with us at post-graduate level. Many remain in contact with us long after they have graduated.
Approachable staff
We see our students as colleagues who teach us as much as we teach them. In order to keep our fingers 'on-the-pulse' in the fast-paced, rapidly changing media environment, many of us continue to work as freelancers and consultants. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our Master's scheme and work with you to 'hit the ground running' in the job market.
This course is supported by five by five, part of the Lawton Communications Group.
Attendance
Single day timetable
While the campus facilities are available to you in the same way that they are to undergraduates, our class contact sessions are on Wednesdays. This is particularly helpful to students who need to ask employers for time off to attend classes.
Field trips
MA study groups have visited London, Paris, New York, Berlin, Amsterdam and Prague. The trips are usually organised to coincide with an event such as a documentary film festival or art exhibition. While you have to cover your own expenses, we have access to low-cost travel companies which provide very reasonable rates for student groups.
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Fees
Fees for the 2011/12 academic year are:
Full-time
UK and EU students: £3,625 pa
Overseas students: £9,400 pa
Part-time
UK and EU students: £1,815 pa
Overseas students: £4,700 pa