Study a Master's in Journalism

International journalism students in Quays News studios

Study a master's in journalism at our campus in MediaCity, one of the UK's leading media and digital hubs with everything from TV and radio studios to multimedia newsrooms. You will be surrounded by more than 250 media and digital organisations, including the BBC and ITV.

You’ll be taught by industry experts with years of experience in the field and useful contacts for you to benefit from. You can specialise in the areas that interest you, and undertake placements, live briefs and real-world assignments.

Follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are working with exciting brands and global brands including BBC, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, Global Media & Entertainment, SBC News, Amazon, the NHS, ITV, the Daily Mail, Lad Bible, and McCann World Group.

Explore our journalism, PR and creative technology courses

MA International Journalism for Digital Media

From the BBC’s ‘Breaking News’ stories shared on social media to Al Jazeera's podcasts published on their website, foreign correspondence professionals are taking advantage of digital technology to reach diverse audiences. You will learn to act and think like an international journalist.

Our graduates have not only upscaled their careers but sometimes ended up in jobs they never dreamed of. One of our graduates is a TV anchor on a national TV channel in Indonesia, while another one runs a high-profile news website about the polar regions and Artic marine life while taking part in North Pole and Antarctic expeditions.

MA International Journalism for Digital Media

MA Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport

Our NCTJ-accredited MA Journalism will equip you with the skills to achieve your dream of becoming a journalist in the UK. With our multi-pathway structure, you'll be able to align your learning with the specific area of journalism that interests you.

MA Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport

MA Public Relations and Digital Communications

From reputation management to content creation, our master’s degree in Public Relations and Digital Communications will equip you with the tools and training you need to launch your professional career.

MA Public Relations and Digital Communications

Why choose Salford?

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Benefit from real-world learning opportunities including working on placements, live briefs, and engage with expert guest speakers.

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Join 4,500 other international students on our vibrant global campus near Manchester - an exciting hub for art culture and music.

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Get up to £3,000 scholarship to help you fund your studies and elevate your career. Plus spread the cost of tuition into 7 monthly instalments.

A female graduate looking to the side of the camera in our Quays News TV studio

The Asian Media Awards Partnership

Bela Shah at the AMAs

We are a proud partner of the Asian Media Awards and this year we have celebrated 10 years of our partnership.

The Asian Media Awards aim to identify, support and spotlight the UK's best Asian talents working across the creative industries, including journalism, radio, television, print, marketing and public relations.

The awards showcase that the creative industries here in the UK are full of Asian talent and they are an exceptional example to inspire future students to consider a career in these industries.

MediaCity campus

MediaCity skyline at Salford Quays

Our state-of-the-art MediaCity campus encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics, and the media production industry.

Facilities at the campus include tv and radio studios, green screen facilities, a working newsroom, digital fabrication labs, a foley studio, plus much more.

Want to explore our campus?

Picture yourself at Salford! Explore our virtual campus and check out all the key spots from the library and study spaces to our expert facilities and teaching spaces. Plus you can discover some more subject-specific content.

Explore our virtual campus