Study a Master's in Journalism or Public Relations
Study a master's in journalism or public relations at our campus in MediaCity - one of the UK's leading media and digital hubs. You will be surrounded by more than 250 media and digital organisations, including the BBC and ITV and have access to industry-standard studios and newsrooms.
You’ll be taught by industry experts with years of experience in the field and useful contacts for you to benefit from. Depending on your chosen course, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas that interest you, and gain practical industry experience through live briefs, real-world assignments, or placements.
Follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are working with exciting brands including BBC, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, Global Media & Entertainment, SBC News, Amazon, the NHS, ITV, Lad Bible, and McCann World Group.
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Explore our journalism, PR and creative technology courses
MA International Journalism for Digital Media
From the BBC’s ‘Breaking News’ stories shared on social media to Al Jazeera's podcasts published on their website, foreign correspondence professionals are taking advantage of digital technology to reach diverse audiences. You will learn to act and think like an international journalist.
Our graduates have not only upscaled their careers but sometimes ended up in jobs they never dreamed of. One of our graduates is a TV anchor on a national TV channel in Indonesia, while another one runs a high-profile news website about the polar regions and Artic marine life while taking part in North Pole and Antarctic expeditions.
MA Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport
Our NCTJ-accredited MA Journalism will equip you with the skills to achieve your dream of becoming a journalist in the UK. With our multi-pathway structure, you'll be able to align your learning with the specific area of journalism that interests you.
MA Public Relations and Digital Communications
From reputation management to content creation, our master’s degree in Public Relations and Digital Communications will equip you with the tools and training you need to launch your professional career.
Why choose Salford?
Benefit from real-world learning opportunities including working on placements, live briefs, and engage with expert guest speakers.
Join 4,500 other international students on our vibrant global campus near Manchester - an exciting hub for art culture and music.
Get up to £3,000 scholarship to help you fund your studies and elevate your career. Plus spread the cost of tuition into 7 monthly instalments.
Portfolio Help
Book a virtual appointment with our Associate Dean International, Tim at a time that suits you. Tim can give advice about what to include in your portfolio, how to present it and ask any course-specific questions.
The Asian Media Awards Partnership
We are a proud partner of the Asian Media Awards and this year we have celebrated 10 years of our partnership.
The Asian Media Awards aim to identify, support and spotlight the UK's best Asian talents working across the creative industries, including journalism, radio, television, print, marketing and public relations.
The awards showcase that the creative industries here in the UK are full of Asian talent and they are an exceptional example to inspire future students to consider a career in these industries.
MediaCity campus
Our state-of-the-art MediaCity campus encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics, and the media production industry.
Facilities at the campus include tv and radio studios, green screen facilities, a working newsroom, digital fabrication labs, a foley studio, plus much more.
