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Journalism (NCTJ) - MA

Birmingham City UniversityUnited Kingdom

Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year (Full Time), 18 months (including Professional Placement) (Full Time)
Mode: Full-time
Subject: Communication & Media Studies
Location: United Kingdom
Next intake: SEP 2026

Overview

If you’re looking for a highly-practical journalism course, that is designed to help you work in a range of journalism settings then this course is for you....

Entry requirements

Degree	2:2 · Subjects: any subject · or above

English language requirements

IELTS	6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Fees

International students: £18,970 in 2026/27

UK students: £10,350 in 2026/27

UK/Home: £10,350 in 2026/27

International: £18,970 in 2026/27

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

We advise you to apply early to allow sufficient time for you to prepare to start your studies in September. Please apply by Friday 17 July to allow time to arrange accommodation, student finance and visas where required. Late applications will be accepted where places are still available. To find out more, see our application timeline.

Campus

City Centre, United Kingdom

Where you will study

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study in Birmingham West Midlands

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Journalism (NCTJ) - MA

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