M. A. (Masters Degree) in Magazine Journalism at University of Sheffield

Posted by: Sumitra
Date- 4th June, 2008.

Type of Course: Full Time Course

Institution Name: University of Sheffield

Institute Location: Sheffield, England

Other Institutes offering the course: University of Cardiff, University of Bournemouth, University of Lancashire

Eligibility Criteria: Must have a bachelors degree from any University, subject does not matter. Should have scored atleast a first class.
An IELTS score that is an 7.5 or more

Course Duration: 1 year

Course Description: The course includes core modules like Researching news Magazine Journalism, which includes workshops on Indesign, Incopy and more.
There is also convergence where students are taught to use a camera and sound recording devices like Marantz and a Minidisc making them well trained journalists familiar with all media.
Law is a module you might consider taking of you want to work in the UK
Then there are modules like Media Audiences, Global Journalism, Contemporary Broadcasting Issues, Communicating Politocs and Historical Approaches to Journalism.

Career Scope: The course is accreddited by PTC-Press Training Council, UK. This is a major criteria loooked at by employers in UK.
Moreover, it is a world of opportunities in the media industry and this course will give and edge for anyone whio is serious about a career in journalism.
Job options vary from features writer to reporter to features editor, sub-editor, section head etc.

Ideal Candidate: Other than a bachelors degree(heck that anyone can get)
The person should be passionate-passionate not just about writing, but writing the truth, something new something exciting everytime. The drive to dig deeper into what is going on
A knack to talk to people and make them talk to you; reveal what they would not otherwise.
Make the most dull topic interesting to read about

Suggestions Websites and other Information: www.shef.ac.uk

Summary: Overall, the course is good for a person serious about a career in journalism. It is more practical than theory which is good and makes one prepared for the work-world.
It is an intense and competitive course, suitable for beiginners if they have the drive and for a person who has just started off or has a degree related to the subject

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