Master of Arts [M.A] (Journalism and Media Communications)
Field of Study:
$20,549 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $20549 (GBP 15450) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room | $11865 (GBP 8921) |
Food | $3034 (GBP 2281) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $19618 (GBP 14750) |
2021 | $25418 (GBP 19111) |
Important Dates
- The University of Hertfordshire offers a MA in Journalism and Media Communications with a duration of 1 year.
- The program is a course-based and delivered on-campus.
- The program is available on a full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) basis.
- This course is partnered with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), giving access to networking and tailored speaker sessions, as well as accreditation upon graduation.
- This Masters's course aims to prepare students in both practice and analysis of global journalism and media.
- During the course students will explore the synergies between social media, PR, and journalism, focusing on current media practice and the technologies of convergence.
- Some of the modules students will study are:
- Corporate Communication, PR and Advertising
- Media Production
- Research Methods 1: Critical and Theoretical Debates
- Research Methods 2: Advanced Research Skills
- Writing for Magazines
- Media Dissertation
- Work Placement
- Sports Journalism
- Advanced Media Research
- Graduates have taken placements at organizations including the BBC and The Sunday Times.
- Graduates have gone on work in a variety of media roles such as Press Officers, Social Media Analysts, and Journalists for organizations including BBC, Sharp, Subway, and Euromonitor.
- The student-faculty ratio is 4:5.
- According to payscale, the average salary goes up to 68,897 USD.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (honours) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university in Humanities or a Business subject.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed the undergraduate degree in Humanities or a Business subject from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Test Scores: Official TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exam test scores and other tests Score.
- Certificate and Documents: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only) and also a copy of the passport photo page
- Evidence: Immigration History Evidence (inc. any visa refusals, previous Tier 4 visa held, etc)
- Transcripts: Academic Transcripts and Certificates (Front & Back)
- References:
- For applicants for undergraduate programs, students must provide one signed academic reference on headed paper.
- For applicants for postgraduate programs, students must provide two signed academic references on the headed paper.
- Personal Statement: When considering what to include, think about the following.
- The reason for applying for the course
- The reason for applying to the University of Hertfordshire
- The reasons for applying to a UK university
- The career aspirations and how the course fits in with this
- Certificate: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only)

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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Fashion Photographer.
- Film Director.
- TV Correspondent.
- Producer.
- Radio Jockey/ RJ.
- Screenwriter.
- Sound Engineer.
- Sound Mixer and Sound Recordist.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 18,620/Yr$14,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,605/Yr$1,207 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based |
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