Journalism PgDip/MA

Stand out in a competitive field with our dual qualifications The only London university to offer an NCTJ diploma alongside a news journalism MA. Kingston's Journalism MA combines professional training and academic study with the skills you will need to succeed in this intensely competitive industry. We also offer Broadcast Journalism, and Shorthand as elective options alongside the NCTJ core modules. In the last reaccreditation report from the NCTJ, it was noted that "this course... plays a valuable role in producing industry-ready early career journalists". The journalism department has: Two dedicated newsrooms with industry standard hardware and the most up-to-date Adobe CC Suite. A TV Studio equipped with industry-standard hardware and software. It has both a gallery (where decisions for broadcast are taken by the production team); and a studio (where the cameras, lighting, sets, actors/presenters and crew perform). Podcasting facilities and Rode podcasters. Dedicated Mobile reporter kits to borrow. A Rex/Shutterstock subscription. From Kingston, it's just a 30-minute train journey to central London. Here you will find the biggest concentration of media and publishing houses in the UK. This gives you the opportunity to undertake work experience in high-profile media environments and a first step on the career ladder in journalism. Kingston provides advanced learning spaces and world-class resources, including the award-winning Town House, a hub for independent and collaborative study. The modern library boasts extensive resources, quiet study areas and state-of-the-art IT facilities. The MA at Kingston is an incredibly practical course, where you are encouraged to think as a journalist from day one. It’s also a great place to make contacts. I wouldn’t be where I am without this training. Keiran Kelly, Foreign Breaking News Reporter, The Telegraph

English language requirements for Journalism PGDip/MA: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 7 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our

International students: £21,500 per year

UK students: £12,900 per year

UK/Home: £12,900 per year

International: £21,500 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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