Why choose Herts?

• Research: Benefit from advanced research study led by our expert research-active teaching staff
• Employment prospects:?Graduates have gone onto work in a variety of?media?roles?such?as Press Officers,?Social?Media?Analysts,?and Journalists for organisations including?BBC,?Mail Online,?Subway and?Euromonitor.
• Teaching excellence:?Learn from our industry-experts, award-winning lecturers who are experienced in print, web design, journalism, and PR (see key staff section).

 

About the course

Our MA Journalism & Media Communications is a full-time taught programme with a great record of helping students achieve jobs in the industry. By joining this programme, you’ll extend your knowledge and skills in the media. You’ll meet students from around the world, forming close friendships and strengthening your international awareness. 

 

You’ll benefit from our extensive links with the media industry including, membership of the Public Relations and Communications Association and educational membership of the British Society for Magazine Editors. Be?inspired by our guest speakers. Previous talks have welcomed journalists from Sky News, the editor of?Marie Claire, an investigative journalist from the BBC and head of a media agency. Plus, we’ll invite you to join our small ‘afternoon tea’ sessions with speakers twice a semester. You’ll be supported to find valuable work experience. Previous students have gained placements with the?BBC,?Sunday Times?and a variety of PR agencies. 

 

You’ll analyse contemporary intellectual theories of media and communications. You’ll cross-examine the synergies between social media, PR and journalism, interrogate current media practices and convergence. Every step of the way, there’ll be a strong focus on your future employability. You’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive professional experience of journalism, PR, web design, media production and media research. Whatever your background, this MA will enhance your career by equipping you to operate effectively in a professional media environment. 

 

By joining this MA programme, you’ll benefit from a diverse and international student cohort within the School of Creative Arts postgraduate community. x