MA News Journalism – Nottingham Trent University

Our long-running MA News Journalism course has been propelling people into this exciting industry for nearly two decades.

Our graduates go on to work for leading news publishers, covering the biggest stories of the day.

As a flagship NCTJ centre we have the experience, knowledge and skills to transform you from novice to a multiskilled, multi-platform, social media savvy and highly employable 21st Century journalist.

You will benefit from our top-class facilities which include one of the biggest student newsrooms in the UK, fully-stocked kit store and industry-standard video and audio production studios.

You will be taught by award-winning journalists and journalism educators with visits from a procession of inspiring guest speakers.

And our agreement with NottinghamshireLive and the Nottingham Post gives students the opportunity to learn journalism skills on the job. Our students gain invaluable first-hand experience working in industry and it gives the Post an opportunity to spot the best talent.

We like to say our MA News course is as close to the real thing as you can get.

Not only that, you will be studying at a three-time university of the year winner in a vibrant and student-friendly city.

NCTJ elective modules offered:

• Shorthand for journalists
• Videojournalism for digital platforms
• Public affairs for journalists
• Media law court reporting
• Data journalism