Multimedia Broadcast Journalism MA

Why study MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism at University College Falmouth?

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The MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism course at University College Falmouth has an international reputation, built up over 20 years, for providing many of the key people in the broadcasting world. It's a very practical course that operates from our multimillion pound state-of-the-art studios in Cornwall.

All this happens against the backdrop of breathtaking coastal scenery, with year-round surfing and glorious beaches on the doorstep.

You can either apply for the MA in Multimedia Broadcast Journalism or elect to specialise by registering for the MA in Investigative Multimedia Broadcast Journalism, Science Multimedia Broadcast Journalism or Sports Multimedia Broadcast Journalism.  

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MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), which means successful students gain a professional qualification that is recognised within the industry.

University College Falmouth is part of the Cornwall Skillset Media Academy network - a UK-wide group of institutions identified as centres of excellence in creative media education and training.

Tell me more about the MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism course

The course delivers the multimedia skills and expertise required for working in radio, television, online and cross-platform newsrooms. It's aimed at aspiring journalists who want to work in local, regional or national news.

You get hands-on-experience of producing and presenting TV and radio programmes in real time. This involves making contacts, interviewing live guests, researching and writing news, as well as using the latest online and social media techniques that journalists require in a dynamic multimedia environment. You also get a thorough grounding in media law, media ethics and regulation, and UK politics.

You learn from industry professionals who give you the advice and training you need to get the jobs where you want. Work placements are arranged across the industry in local BBC and independent local radio newsrooms, national television current affairs outlets like BBC Panorama and independent production companies.

Our many graduates include Fergus Walsh (BBC medical correspondent), Lorna Dunkley (Sky News presenter), Alicia McCarthy (BBC Parliament senior broadcast journalist), Dan Rivers (CNN senior international correspondent), Alison Mitchell (BBC Five Live sports presenter and commentator), Angus Walker (ITV China correspondent), and Rob Walker (BBC sports reporter, presenter and commentator).

The broadcast journalism course was very intensive and rewarding. I left feeling equipped to get a job as a journalist, and was employed by the BBC within weeks. Sophie Benzing, Broadcast Journalism and newsreader/presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live.

This broadcast journalism course gave me an essential grounding in law for journalists. Most crucial was the two placements it secured – at BBC Radio Oxford and BRMB Radio in Birmingham. I never had a burning ambition to be a journalist until I started this course. I couldn’t wait to be a reporter and still love it. Fergus Walsh, Broadcast Journalism and BBC TV News Correspondent

This broadcast journalism course was invaluable to my career and I use the knowledge I acquired at Falmouth on a daily basis.Lorna Dunkley, Broadcast Journalism and Sunrise Presenter on Sky News

Entry requirements

Entry requirements through the university sector include Honours Degrees, Foundation Degrees and HNDs in a related subject. If you have solid professional industry experience rather than academic achievement, this may be acceptable for entry to study at this level through a process called APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).

More information about entry requirements and applying for our postgraduate courses can be found here

For further information about MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism at University College Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or telephone Admissions on 01326 255764.

Answers and advice about the course

 Postgraduate study guide 2012 (2.70 MB)

If you have any queries about the course please contact Award Leader, Charlotte Barry charlotte.barry@falmouth.ac.uk

For further information about MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism at University College Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or telephone Admissions on 01326 255764.

Funding your study

A Master’s degree represents a significant investment in your future, and you will rightly be concerned about funding. Our student fees & funding section outlines fees for full and part time students and has guides to introduce you to ways of funding your course at Falmouth.

Postgraduate Placements Cornwall

Put your skills to use in Cornwall's dynamic business environment on a paid placement project

Postgraduate Placements Cornwall is a consultancy level business placement programme starting in September 2011 and running in Cornwall until 2014. The programme is delivered by University College Falmouth and partner institutions University of Exeter and PCMD.

For more information about the project, please contact the Placement Office in the Annexe at Tremough:

Tel: 01326 254200 or 01326 255984
Email: placementteam@falmouth.ac.uk

Career opportunities

Our graduates hold key positions in national, regional and local multimedia newsrooms and non-governmental organisations.

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