Magazine Journalism MA

"This is a really hands-on course. You learn about more than just writing: teamwork, delegation, tackling real-life press day dilemmas – in fact, everything you need to work in magazines."
Emma Day, web and sub-editor, Harrods, former staff writer at Haymarket Network, Magazine Journalism MA graduate

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Choose Kingston's Magazine Journalism MA and you will benefit from:

• experienced lecturers who are practising journalists with a wide range of experience and insider knowledge about working in today's magazine industry;
• live projects to develop your skills through hands-on experience including producing the award-winning course magazine;
• first-rate industry contacts through projects with magazine publishers, high-profile guest speakers and professional support to hone your CV and gain valuable work experience;
• excellent employment prospects with over 95% of graduates from the course gaining jobs in magazines or related areas within six month of graduation;
• industry standard facilities including exclusive use of a fully-equipped magazine production office and dedicated technician; and
• a lively location on the doorstep of London and the world's major news and media organisations.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

• Feature writing
• Hands-on Journalism
• Journalism in Context: Law, Ethics and the Industry
• Magazine Publishing
• MA Journalism Dissertation
• Practical Journalism Project

Optional modules

• Shorthand (postgraduate)

This course is accredited by the lead body for best practice in training and development for the magazine industry – the Periodical Training Council (PTC).
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Magazine Journalism MA students can compete for Haymarket Fellowships.
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Funding for Magazine Journalism MA students includes £500 bursaries to help support our events programme; Annual Fund scholarships of up to £3,000 towards your fees; and international scholarships of up to £3,000.
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You will have access to a dedicated newsroom as well as other facilities. Find out more...

As a student on this course you will be part of the Kingston Writing School, a vibrant community of outstanding writers, journalists and publishers.

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