MA Multimedia Journalism

• This is a one‑year full-time master’s (with a 3‑week compulsory placement for September start). Bournemouth University+1

• The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), meaning it meets recognised professional standards for broadcast and multimedia journalism. Bournemouth University

• You’ll work in a dynamic newsroom-style environment, producing content across audio, video, online, and social media platforms. Bournemouth University

• AI‑powered tools are built into the curriculum: BU students use artificial intelligence for news production — for example, in a project called “Project L” they experimented with AI avatars, music, and artwork in election coverage. Bournemouth University

• There are ‘Newsdays’, where you operate like a real newsroom: collaborative editorial meetings, deadline-driven content production, and live bulletins. Bournemouth University

• You’ll build a strong professional portfolio, including bylines, broadcast credits, and published multimedia stories. The course supports work in specialist areas like sports journalism, global challenges, TV/radio documentary, or new‑media innovation. Bournemouth University+1

• Placement opportunity: The course includes a 3-week placement (minimum) in a news organisation — past students have worked with BBC, ITV, AP, and NGOs. 

• Ethics, regulation & global journalism: You’ll study media law, ethical issues, and global journalism contexts — all applied in your practical work. 

• Industry-recognised student work: The student-run website The Breaker has won awards (e.g., Best Online News Site at the BJTC Awards), which shows students are producing professional‑quality journalism. Faculty expertise: You’ll be taught and mentored by a mix of academic and professional journalists — including senior practitioners and technical tutors.

• Support & mentorship: BU provides a “mentored immersion” system, so from the start you receive guidance from academic advisors and industry experts. 

Why this matters for your future:

• You graduate with skills that are directly relevant to the modern media industry — not just writing, but multimedia production for web, TV, and radio.

• The BJTC accreditation and placement experience make you more competitive for jobs in broadcasting, digital newsrooms, or media organisations.

• The use of AI tools gives you a forward-looking edge — very valuable in a fast-evolving media landscape.

Graduating from BU’s MA Multimedia Journalism gives you highly practical, cross-platform journalism skills — you'll be ready for roles like broadcast journalist, digital content producer, reporter / correspondent, or investigative multimedia journalist. With experience in video, audio, text, and emerging tech (like AI), you’ll stand out in modern newsrooms and media organisations.

Here’s how BU supports your career and what kinds of opportunities you can aim for:

• University Services Supporting Employment

  • You complete a compulsory placement (minimum 3 weeks) with a news organisation, which gives you real newsroom experience and helps build a professional network. 

  • BU’s Careers & Employability team provides support — from CV and portfolio guidance to interview prep — tailored for media and journalism careers. 

  • Your work will be produced in “live newsroom” settings (for TV, radio, online), using industry-standard tools. Employment Outcomes & Typical Roles

• • On this course, you learn to tell stories via web, television, radio, and social media — a very flexible skill set for the journalism job market. 

  • Possible career paths include broadcast journalist, online news producer, multimedia reporter, or documentary journalist.

• Industry Accreditation & Exposure

  • The MA is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) — this gives your qualification real weight in the industry. 

  • Through “Newsdays”, you’ll work in real-time news production cycles, collaborating with classmates to produce content under tight deadlines. 

  • You’ll learn from experienced journalists, academics, and technical tutors using the latest multimedia and AI tools. 

• Long-Term Value & Skills

  • You’ll graduate with a multimedia portfolio (audio, video, written content) — a key asset when applying for journalism roles or freelance work.

  • Your training includes both practical journalism and ethical / legal context, making you a more thoughtful and responsible storyteller.

  • You’ll build adaptability: as journalism evolves (e.g. through AI, podcasts, mobile), your versatile skill set will remain relevant.

• Graduate Impact & Career Prospects

  • BU journalists have gone on to work with organisations such as BBC, Sky, AP, among others, reflecting the strength of BU’s media connections. 

  • Thanks to the placement and portfolio work, many alumni enter the workforce with strong credibility and experience.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the MA, you could:

• Pursue a PhD in Journalism / Media Studies, focusing on areas such as digital news, media ethics, or AI-driven journalism.

• Enrol in specialist postgraduate programmes or certificates, such as Investigative Journalism, Data Journalism, or Documentary Production.

• Take part in fellowships or training programmes (e.g., media labs, innovation hubs) to deepen your niche in emerging journalism (like immersive journalism or multimedia storytelling).