Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism

Kingston University LondonLondon, United Kingdom

Duration: Full Time - 1 Year
Subject: Communication & Media Studies

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Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in an essay-writing subject, demonstrating high standards of literacy. Alternatively, evidence of substantial and demonstrable professional commitment to journalism will be considered.

Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning.

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

September 2026

Campus

Surrey, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at Kingston University London

11 for this level

Alumni Discount10% of fees
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA AwardGBP 2,500
Chevening Scholarships
Family Bursary10% of fees

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 21,500

Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558

Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776

Living costs a monthStarts at UKVI's figure for London. Rent, food, travel, phone.Months of living costsA year is 12; your visa asks for 9.

First year in totalGBP 41,182

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.

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Where you will study

London, United Kingdom

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