MA Senior Journalist Master's Degree Apprenticeship (journalism)

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, liaising with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.
Applicants might be expected to have either: gained a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification; achieved a degree (any subject); or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship.
Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training, work experience or other criteria. Some employers will seek candidates who have previously worked as a journalist.
Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.

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Because this degree apprenticeship has been developed with the NCTJ and major employers, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful journalism or communications career.

When you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the experience and qualifications to go on to more senior positions such as:

chief reporter
specialist journalists
news editor
press officer
communications manager

Year 1:

Media Law and Regulation (L7) - 15 credits
News Reporting - 15 credits
Investigative Journalism - 15 credits
Writing and Producing News for A Digital Audience - 15 credits
Professional Practice - 30 credits

Year 2:

Government, Power and the Media - 15 credits
Portfolio - 15 credits
Major Project - 60 credits