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Broadcast Journalism
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Why study MA Broadcast Journalism at Goldsmiths
This is a trailblazing programme that gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed at the highest levels in broadcast careers.
- As the world faces major political, economic and environmental upheavals, the MA in Broadcast Journalism offers a critical and global approach to journalism on air, on screen and online for a new generation of journalists.
- You will hit the ground running, learning about the different elements that make up the production of journalism, in our TV and audio studios, in the newsroom and in the field.
- You will get hands-on experience producing incisive, accurate, dynamic journalistic pieces across different beats, to industry standard, be it in short video formats, long-form podcasts with high production values, investigative documentaries and more.
- Traditional news, current affairs and magazine shows continue to serve huge swathes of global audiences - you will be trained to produce them. But you will also be taught how to rethink and often reversion their material to post on our live local news website, Eastlondonlines, reflecting the changing dynamics of broadcast media in the digital age.
- This Master's degree will be led by respected journalists, producers, filmmakers and scholars who have worked on major media outlets including the BBC and Al Jazeera English, The Independent, The Guardian in local, national and international journalism. Under their guidance, this programme will provide students with innovative and professional skills to prepare them for what is an increasingly competitive journalism landscape.
- Classes will be accompanied by a range of guest speakers from the industry offering students key connections for future job opportunities.
- Journalism is part of the Media, Communications and Cultural Studies School at Goldsmiths, home to some of the world's most groundbreaking theoretical work on the culture, history, politics and economics of the news media.
- This MA offers a unique combination of journalistic broadcast practice and an advanced academic study of it. Taught by experts in the field, this interdisciplinary approach offers an innovative postgraduate degree for those interested in a critically and politically minded form of broadcast journalism.
- Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths is ranked second in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.
Contact the department
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Terry Kirby or Dr. Marcela Pizarro Coloma.
Length
1 year full-time
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard and have evidence of some journalism (or equivalent) experience.
Fees
Home - full-time: £TBC
International - full-time: £TBC
Department
What you'll study
Compulsory modules include:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to News Reporting | 15 credits |
| Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | 15 credits |
| Multimedia Broadcast Journalism | 15 credits |
| Journalism in Context | 15 credits |
| Media Law and Ethics | 15 credits |
| Power, Politics and Public Affairs | 15 credits |
You will also choose one of the following modules:
The Advanced Television Journalism module develops TV broadcasting skills into a multi-segment show with high production values, made up of news and feature packages and in-studio presenting.
The Advanced Audio Journalism module specialises in integrating innovative storytelling and sound design to industry standard across journalistic formats.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Television Journalism | 15 credits |
| or | |
| Advanced Audio Journalism | 15 credits |
You will then complete a final project. This will showcase the skills you have developed as you go on to embark on your broadcast career.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Final Project | 60 credits |
Note about optional modules (if available): The above is indicative of the typical modules offered, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. The module content and availability is subject to change.
Facilities
You will have access to a fully equipped television studio with production gallery, a radio/audio newsroom and recording/broadcast studio, audio and video editing suites and our journalism labs, with professional editing and online publishing software.
You will be supported and advised throughout by our skilled and experienced technical team.
EastLondonLines
As part of your studies, you will work on EastLondonlines, the independent multimedia news website run by the journalism team at Goldsmiths, which covers a large area of south and east London. You will have the opportunity to take on a variety of production and reporting roles and use your multimedia skills to produce content for the site.
You will learn the conventions and legal/ethical framework of newsgathering and reporting by creating cross platform broadcast journalism in real time for a real audience.
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard and have evidence of some journalism experience (student publications, freelance work or work experience is usually acceptable). If you do not have sufficient experience you may be asked to demonstrate your aptitude for journalism and ability to write at this level.
See the 'How to apply' section below for details of what you will need to include in your application.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing to study this programme.
If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
How to apply
Apply directly to Goldsmiths using our online application system
Before submitting your application you’ll need to have:
- Details of your academic qualifications
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively a copy of your academic reference
- Copies of your educational transcripts or certificates
- A personal statement – this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online.
- You should supply evidence of previous journalistic experience where available but all applications are considered in the round.
You'll be able to save your progress at any point and return to your application by logging in using your username/email and password.
When to apply
There is no deadline for applications, however applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews
Suitable candidates will be interviewed in person or online.
Personal statement
In your personal statement, we're looking for evidence that you understand the programme and what studying at Goldsmiths is all about.
We'd also like you to demonstrate that you have an understanding and passion for journalism and what being a journalist involves. You should cite your journalistic influences and media sources, as well any relevant work experience in the field. You should also outline what you hope to achieve from the programme.
Please see our guidance on writing a postgraduate statement
Find out more about applying.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees
These are the PG fees for students starting their programme in the 2025/2026 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £TBC
- International - full-time: £TBC
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.
There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments. Please check the programme specification for more information.
Paying your fees
Find out about paying your tuition fees.
If you are a UK student you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
Careers
This programme will equip students for a range of broadcasting careers, working in editing, production and reporting roles in television, audio and multimedia environments.
Meanwhile our Careers Service can also offer advice and guidance on finding work during and after your studies.
Alumni
Department alumni include Secunder Kermani, a Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 News and former BBC correspondent in Pakistan and Afghanistan and Ana Naomi de Sousa who had produced award winning films for Al Jazeera English and collaborations with Goldsmith's Forensic Architecture and with Amnesty International.
Teaching staff also include:
- Robert Freeman
- Omega Douglas
- Corinna Talbot
- Lisa Hack
