Careers with a masters degree in journalism
See the latest statistics on the job prospects of our postgraduate alumni - where they work, what they do, and how quickly they entered the industry.
It’s easy to see why our graduates do so brilliantly in their careers - we offer a wealth of employability support. These opportunities, paired with 91̽»¨'s mighty reputation in newsrooms across the UK and internationally and the professional accreditation for our practical MA courses, means our students leave 91̽»¨ equipped to thrive in the workplace.
MA Broadcast Journalism
Headline statistics
- 90% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 90% of graduates work in the information and comms sector, in journalism roles.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Broadcast Journalist
- Video Journalist
- Assistant News Editor
- Freelance Broadcast Journalist
- Producer
- Video Content Production Executive
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- BBC
- Daily Mail
- ITN
- Haymarket Media Group
- Politics.co.uk
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21. Please note, this is the latest available data.
MA Global Journalism
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Brand Builder
- Business Manager
- Content Executive
- Video Director
- Government Worker
- Junior Reporter
- Marketer
- Project Manager
- University Staff
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Depaul (charitable organisation)
- FindAUniversity
- JD Sports
- Self-employed
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22
MA International Public and Political Communication
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Media Officer
- PR Officer
- Strategy Planner
- Teacher
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Leeds City Council
- Liberal Democrats Party
- NatWest Group
- Fosun Foundation Shanghai
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21. Please note, this is the most recent data for this course.
MA Journalism
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- News Reporter
- Head of News
- Lifestyle Writer
- Local Democracy Reporter
- PR Account Executive
- Marketing, Communications and PR Officer
- Multimedia and Broadcast Journalist
- Trust Fundraiser
- Radio Producer
- Reporter
- Online Journalist
- Paralegal
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Reach PLC
- BBC Radio
- National World
- Newsquest
- Barnsley College
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22
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