Ulster University

Reporter, sub-editor, production journalist, video journalist, social media editor, online community manager, content creator, press officer, public relations officer, copywriter, audio journalist, presenter, news reader, media complaints officer, communications specialist, sports reporter, specialist reporter, researcher for documentaries/current affairs/policy and other positions where strong research and presentation skills are required.

Work placement / study abroad
A placement of three to six weeks in a professional newsroom is part of the course. Students are assisted in securing a placement which in the past have included BBC NI News, BBC NI Sport, Downtown/Cool FM, U105, Belfast Telegraph, The Irish News and Q Network. We cannot guarantee that these employers will provide placements each year.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree course, you must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent); AND hold an Honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK or Republic of Ireland or from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from another institution which has been recognised by the Senate for this purpose.

Usually the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.5 (with no band score of less than 6.0).