MA Magazine Journalism

Experiential Learning – MA Magazine Journalism, Nottingham Trent University

At NTU, the MA Magazine Journalism course is designed to make you industry-ready through immersive, practical experiences that mirror the fast-paced world of magazine publishing. From day one, you’ll work in real newsroom environments, producing professional-quality content for print, digital, and social media platforms. The program combines creative storytelling with technical production, giving you the skills and confidence to thrive in the modern media industry.

Here’s how you’ll gain hands-on experience throughout your course:

• Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism (CBJ): Learn in NTU’s professional newsroom equipped with an integrated TV studio, radio suites, and editing facilities that simulate real editorial settings.

• Magazine Practice and Magazine Project modules: Develop your own magazine concepts or produce full-length features, applying the same editorial processes used by professional publishers.

• Industry Placements: Gain real-world experience through a three-week placement with top publications such as Grazia, Wired, Cosmopolitan, or Comic Relief.

• Live News Days: Work to real newsroom deadlines—researching, writing, editing, and publishing content collaboratively under professional time constraints.

• Digital Tools and Software: Use industry-standard cameras, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), newsroom analytics systems, and social media publishing tools.

• Portfolio Development: Build a strong professional portfolio showcasing your work in print, online, and multimedia formats.

• Specialised Training: Learn feature writing, photojournalism, podcasting, and video editing—essential skills for modern magazine journalists.

• Networking and Industry Links: Engage with guest editors, publishers, and media professionals through workshops and guest lectures.

These opportunities ensure that you graduate with not only theoretical knowledge but also the practical expertise and professional connections needed to launch your journalism career.

If you’re passionate about magazines, storytelling, and multimedia, this MA at NTU is designed to help you turn that passion into a professional career. You’ll learn how to write, edit, and design content for both print and online platforms, while gaining hands-on experience with video, social media, and audience analytics. The course also gives you insight into the business side of publishing, so you understand how magazines succeed in today’s fast-changing media landscape.

What makes this program special:

• Hands-on content creation – You’ll practice writing news stories, features, blogs, and reviews, and learn how to make them visually engaging.

• Multimedia skills – Shoot and edit videos, produce podcasts, and work with design tools like InDesign and Photoshop.

• Industry insight – Learn how magazines are built, how they make money, and how new technologies are shaping the industry.

• Tailored pathways – Specialise in areas such as podcasting, data journalism, or public affairs to match your interests.

• Major project – Complete a capstone project, whether it’s launching your own magazine concept or producing a long-form journalism piece.

• Real-world experience – Work on live news days, create content for real audiences, and build a professional portfolio.

• Professional facilities – Study in NTU’s Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism, featuring newsrooms, studios, and editing suites.

This program combines creativity, technical skills, and industry know-how, giving you the confidence to step straight into the magazine and media world after graduation.