School of Journalism, Media and Culture Postgraduate Programmes www..ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture Welcome from a leading university …

300 seat lecture theatre, six newsrooms, two TV studios and two radio studios.

Located next to BBC Cymru ’ new headquarters.

“ has geared me up to be the 4th best for Journalism best I can be and Public Relations in with excellent the UK. provisions and Source: amazing teaching.” The Guardian University League Tables 2020

Peter Gillibrand, Broadcast Journalism www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture Contents

Cardiff – a thriving media city 2

Building your skills, experience 5th best for and employability 4 Communication Why train to be a journalist? 6 and Media Two Central Square 8 Studies in • Broadcast Journalism MA 10 the UK. • Magazine Journalism MA 12 • News Journalism MA 13 Source: Complete University Guide 2020 • International Journalism MA 14

• Computational and Data Journalism MSc 16

• International Public Relations and Global Communications Management MA 17

• Cultural and Creative “Cardiff is a vibrant Industries MA 18 • Digital Documentaries MA 19 and welcoming city • Digital Media and Society MA 20 steeped in culture • Journalism, Media and and history.” Communications MA 20 • Political Communication MA 22 Greg Oxley Political • Science Communication MSc 22 • MBA with Media 24

• PhD/MPhil Research 25

Why Cardiff University? 26

Cardiff: a capital city 28

Accommodation 29 6th best for International students 30 Communication Funding your postgraduate study 31 Making your application 32 and Media Studies How to find us 33 in Europe.

Source: QS World Rankings by Subject 2019

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 1 Cardiff – a thriving media city

We offer an outstanding environment in which to learn, think and develop vital personal and professional skills.

Professor Allan has authored seven books, the most recent of which is ‘Citizen Witnessing: Revisioning Journalism in Times of Crisis’ and edited fourteen others. His research has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and contributions to edited collections, and been translated into several languages. He is a founding co-editor of an online journal and serves on the editorial boards of fifteen international peer-reviewed journals.

2 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture It is an exciting time to be joining our School.

In 2018, we moved into Two Central Each of these grants serves to forge further Square – a custom state-of-the-art links with external stakeholders, helping building situated in the heart of us to address real-word issues, challenges Cardiff’s media community. and priorities. Our Centre for Community Journalism We worked closely with architects and has now become a leading player in local designers to maximise the building’s journalism by establishing the Independent potential in order to deliver a 21st century Community News Network. vision of the University environment. Creative Cardiff, who engage and connect Two Central Square’s surroundings and all aspects of the city’s cultural sector, impressive facilities have greatly enhanced received the inaugural Civic Award for their our students’ learning experience and positive impact at the Cardiff Life Awards. opened many new opportunities. Find out more about Two Central Square on page 8. The School is the leading figure behind the launch of Clwstwr, a multi-million pound Our teaching portfolio has recently programme to drive innovation in the expanded with two new MA courses - Digital screen industries by creating new products, Documentaries and Cultural and Creative services and experiences to boost the Industries - which build upon our expert sector in South Wales. teaching and research in these areas. Our School’s mission is to foster a unique, Whilst rankings can never fully reflect enriching interplay between ‘theory’ and what a School can offer, they do represent ‘practice,’ ensuring they mutually reinforce an important indicator highlighting a one another to considerable advantage, combination of factors, such as investment, whether in the realm of professional skills recruitment and graduate success. and proficiencies, cutting-edge academic So it is pleasing to see that again we are research or creative policymaking. highly ranked within the UK by the Complete Should you choose to join us, we are University Guide and Guardian University confident you will find your experience League Tables, and internationally by with us stimulating and rewarding. the QS World Rankings by Subject. Further details can be found on page 5. Professor Stuart Allan On a regular basis we secure prestigious Head of School research awards, with recent major grants contributing to our work in the cultural and creative industries, public service broadcasting, and community journalism.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 3 Building your skills, experience and employability

. . . not only have I acquired the skills necessary for a career in journalism, I have also put them into use under the pressures of Antonia Howard, International real-world deadlines. Journalism – Broadcast pathway

4 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture We combine a long-standing record of excellence in teaching and training with an outstanding research portfolio. Our postgraduate courses range from Recognition and reputation industry oriented and practice-based A postgraduate degree from our School is training degrees, to those that blend widely recognised as a stamp of approval practice and advanced academic and quality. study, through to scholarly research- For the last six years the Guardian has based awards. ranked us amongst its top five schools Whichever one of our master's degrees is for Journalism and Public Relations right for you, we aim to ensure your degree (4th in 2020) and top ten schools for is timely, engaging and directly relevant to Media and Film Studies (6th in 2020). pressing, real-world priorities. Internationally, the QS World Rankings by Our courses are delivered by experts Subject ranked our School as the 25th passionate about sharing their knowledge. best in Communications and Media Studies Teaching is informed by our commitment in the world, and sixth best in Europe. to excellence, and grounded by the ethical values of social responsibility. Accreditation We were the UK’s first School to deliver Research full-time postgraduate journalism training We undertake innovative research that nearly fifty years ago, and our accredited advances public understanding of important courses attest to the quality and relevance issues across journalism, media and of our practice-based teaching today. the cultural industries, both theoretically Graduating with an accredited MA degree and practically. A key strength of our is a significant advantage when you're environment is the dialogue between our trying to stand out from other job academics and external stakeholders, which applicants. Our four accredited degrees helps to ensure we deliver outcomes – from are: Broadcast Journalism, Magazine improved practice to creative policymaking – Journalism, News Journalism, and with significant impact in the wider world. International Public Relations and This research is carried out by specialised Global Communications Management. research centres and groups which are all based in the School. Careers Upon graduation your degree will have ◗ Centre for Community Journalism equipped you with the skills, knowledge ◗ Coma and Disorders of Consciousness and experience to succeed in your chosen Research Centre career path. ◗ Communication and Human Security ◗ Digital Media and Society After leaving us, our graduates have an excellent track-record of finding ◗ Journalism and Democracy employment. According to the most recent ◗ Media, Culture and Creativity Destinations of Leavers from Higher ◗ Tom Hopkinson Centre for Media History Education (DLHE) survey, 92% of our Our reputation has been recognised in postgraduates found employment or the Government’s Research Excellence were undertaking further study Framework (REF), where we were ranked 2nd approximately six months after graduation. in the UK for the quality of our journalism, media and communications research. When compared with 66 other institutions in the UK, 89% of our research was classed as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, with both our research environment and the impact of our research receiving a score of 100%.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 5 Why train to be a journalist?

To succeed you’ll need to be motivated, have a positive attitude and relentless curiosity.

During his 30-year career with the BBC Professor Sambrook was instrumental in establishing its 24-hour news channels and spent six years as director of its World Service. He plays a leading role in lobbying for the safety of journalists around the world. He is also on the board of the Bureau for Investigative Journalism and is chair of the Frontline club.

6 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture We are living in the information age and journalists are information professionals whose skills are increasingly needed.

In the wake of the Fake News crisis, ever-wider range of technical abilities, we are seeing a flight to quality which is why good training is essential and journalism based upon facts and journalism courses have to develop as not fiction or opinion. The journalistic swiftly as the industry they serve. skills of gathering, verifying, assessing The best courses place digital and social and analysing information - skills in media at the heart of what they do, embrace fashioning a compelling story and data journalism, multi-platform publishing in engaging the public – are in higher and are closely tied into industry with demand than ever. guest speakers, work placements and collaborations to ensure they are relevant Of course those skills, and the tools a to the rapidly changing requirements journalist uses, are changing rapidly with of employers. new technology. Today, understanding the They also innovate across other disciplines. implications of a new phone release or That’s why, five years ago, we launched an major software update is as important as MSc in Computational and Data Journalism knowing to ask “Who, What, Where, When with Cardiff University’s School of Computer and Why”. Science and Informatics and an MBA with Today's journalists need to understand Media alongside . how to use and visualise data and how We have also developed specialist to tell video stories at twenty minutes modules in business, politics, sport, data, for documentary, two minutes for a news investigative, lifestyle and consumer programme or twenty seconds journalism to ensure students leave with for social media. a level of expertise in at least one key Journalism is no longer about telling area. Our experience shows this makes a the public what you think they need to difference to employability and supports know. It’s now a collaborative exercise, our excellent record (95%) of postgraduates where journalists need to manage their from our accredited courses getting a job relationship with the news consumer and within six months of leaving. social media. Underpinning all this, the Today’s journalism graduates must core skills remain essential. Students need understand how and why news and media a thorough grounding in media law, public are changing. Case studies and direct administration, media ethics, interviewing access to media leaders provides insight and reporting skills, tight writing and editing. into what’s driving the revolution the media For many media organisations over half of is currently experiencing. their audience now access the news using Even though we can’t say what roles or a mobile device. This has created a new careers will be like in ten years from now, for type of multi-platform journalist – trained those with commitment and self-motivation, to use a mobile first strategy to deliver undaunted by competition or the need their content and build their audience. for hard work, and crucially with a good And where once there were just a few foundation of training, journalism skills can large media organisations, now in some take them a long way. sense, every company is a media company looking at how to engage the public with information and stories. Professor Richard Sambrook Deputy Head of School and Director None of this is easy – it takes skill, of the Centre for Journalism judgement, critical awareness, and an

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 7 Two Central Square

In September 2018 we moved to our new, purpose-built home in the centre of Cardiff’s Central Square development.

8 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture As one of the leading media and Cardiff’s new bus station is also being journalism schools in the UK and built at Central Square in the form of indeed the world, the opportunity the ‘Interchange’, which will ensure you to relocate to a state-of-the-art have immediate access to Cardiff’s full building in the heart of Wales’ transportation network. The Interchange is scheduled to open in 2020. capital city, represented a once in a generation opportunity. Teaching and library facilities You will benefit from world-class facilities Our building contains a fully-equipped and an ideally located base for your studies library with dedicated support and a and training. Our investment in Two Central subject librarian to help with all your study Square has ensured we continue to play and research needs. a leading role in developing both research We have four lecture theatres (one which and teaching in Cardiff’s journalism, media seats 300), six newsrooms, four editing and cultural sectors. suites, two TV studios and two radio Within two minutes' walk are national studios. media organisations and sports venues The building also contains lots of social such as , BBC Cymru/Wales spaces to catch-up with friends and quiet and the Principality Stadium which places study areas for when deadlines are looming! you at the centre of a vibrant and growing media community. Minimising our environmental Excellent transportation links impact Two Central Square is located opposite Two Central Square has been designed to Cardiff’s main train station, Cardiff Central, meet the latest environmental standards which offers you excellent local and including the BREEAM (Building Research national transportation links. Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) and its sustainability strategy includes the management of energy, carbon and water.

Don’t just take our word for it . . .

It's great for students who, like me, don't live in Cardiff and commute each day. It means I can get to and from university with ease. Kirstie Sutherland, Magazine Journalism

The School's location is ideal for journalism students… it’s easy for students to commute to and from their story locations quickly enough to meet their deadlines. Antonia Howard, International Journalism – Broadcast pathway

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 9 Broadcast Journalism MA

The course has prepared me both on a technical and psychological level. It gives you a stamina and a critical edge that is good preparation for the newsroom. Not only can we spot a story but we can shoot it, edit it, produce it and direct it and I’d say we’ve been exceptionally well prepared for selling ourselves and our skills Megan Davies, to potential employers. Broadcast Journalism

10 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture The degree is an intensive one-year course covering radio, television, mobile and digital journalism.

Broadcast Journalism is aimed at happening in the world. If you regularly people who have decided to pursue watch and listen to TV and radio news a career in radio or television news programmes, that’s a good starting point. and current affairs. Our aim is to help We also look for people who already have you to get your first job in a highly some evidence of their commitment to competitive industry. a career in journalism. This could be acquired through student journalism or All journalists need to know how to find and work placements in a newsroom. We don’t research stories, how to interview people mind what subject you have studied at and how to write well. These days, that’s not undergraduate level. enough. Entry-level journalists are expected to be multi-skilled and familiar with the You will leave us with an MA that is widely latest technology, enabling them to succeed recognised as being at the forefront of in the modern broadcast newsroom. postgraduate training for a broadcasting career in digital multi-media newsrooms. We use digital TV and radio studios to Your time with us will be hard work, but teach you how to gather and broadcast hopefully it will be rewarding, and the your content. We also organise a three- beginning of an exciting career. week industry placement for you to put into practice the skills we teach. We will encourage you to originate and Distinctive features distribute your stories through the latest ◗ Broadcast Journalism is social channels. Are you comfortable accredited by the Broadcast using Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook in a Journalism Training Council. professional way? You will be by the time ◗ Industry placements in the you leave us. second semester. ◗ An outstanding alumni network We are looking for people who can across the media. demonstrate a keen interest in news. We expect you to be engaged with what’s

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 11 Magazine Journalism MA

Whether it’s print, online, digital, apps or social media – you will learn how to use the multimedia platforms a modern magazine uses.

Magazines today offer a wide range Working online and in print, 2018’s of possibilities for anyone looking to I love how much content they fit into students tackled consumer subjects start a career in journalism. such a short space of time. It’s hard such as how to live without plastic with work but it’s worth it. I now have canvas & glass and how to digitally From glossy fashion monthlies and quirky proven skills in a wide variety of areas detox a busy modern life with Project.esc. independent quarterlies to weekly titles allowing me to slide in comfortably for business people, customer magazines into a job and progress quickly. for retailers and brands, purely digital magazines, websites and even freelancing Maria Mellor, Magazine Journalism Hustle Porn Travel Tips Your Monthly Digital Detox – our MA Magazine Journalism prepares Has social media turned Getting the best from Our switch-off sport of the month: rowing • Discover us into overachievers? your phone on-the-go the Highlands • Our top picks: books, TV & films you for all these possibilities. When you finish studying Magazine Journalism with us you will feel prepared Project to meet any challenge your first job on April 2019 a magazine throws at you. Print, digital, social media – you will know how to handle the multimedia platforms a modern magazine uses. You will be prepared to sit in your first editorial conference and know what is expected of you and how to pitch your ideas clearly and confidently. You will gain a set of knowledge and MAKE A DIFFERENCE | A DAY IN THE LIFE | REVAMP YOUR ROUTINE skills that will not only enable you to Do things differently with Meet the influencer who The plastic-free revolution compete effectively for any entry-level our green getaway guide can help you go zero-waste starts at your desk job in magazine journalism but also set you up for a rapid career trajectory. canvas &glass Is this the real life? How to live plastic- free Distinctive features How your digital device is ruining live shows ◗ Magazine Journalism is accredited Working by the Professional Publishers The communities Association (PPA). togetherharnessingth people power against plastic ◗ Industry placements in the second semester. ◗ An outstanding alumni network across the media.

Issue No. 2 | April 2019

Summer issue

While I am not a news writer, learning how to write news in a succinct way has helped to form the way I write longer form features. Being trained to design and edit Adobe software has also put me in good stead for wider opportunities in the working world.

* * Live simply Kirstie Sutherland, Beautiful vans Chase the sun the quirky and classic Discover the places Embrace hottest nature Magazine Journalism Uncover- here’s our top picks to park up this summer and reduce your footprint

12 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture News Journalism MA

This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a news journalist, whether at a local, regional, or national level.

News Journalism offers a During the course the Cardiffian website comprehensive professional The FT have been really impressed and newspaper publishes news gathered introduction to the theory, that I can do shorthand, write and from across the capital. ethics, application and interview and be left with a story and promotion of quality journalism. come back with a fully written piece.

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Our insects and flowers have The action plan for pollina- food sources for insects. evolved together. tors encourages com- Why does it matter? “If you’ve got plants from B&Q munities to become ‘bee ◗ An outstanding alumni network Liam Olds, 26, a con- or a garden centre, they have quite friendly’.” servation officer from often have had the pollen removed. One of the best ways to be Buglife, Cardiff, said: We breed them to look how what bee-friendly is to avoid pesticides “Insects and other inverte- we want them to look like. and herbicides which are poisonous brates are essential to the func- “Nature made wild flowers to across the media. to insects and prevent pollination. tioning of healthy ecosystems. spread pollen; they have evolved to Friday 8 February 2019 “They pollinate our food crops be wide open. They might as well Support local green spac- Cardiffian and wild plants, keep our soils have a ‘come and get me’ sign for 5 es and lobby for change The CARDIFFIAN healthy, recycle nutrients, control insects.” Cardiff University’s pests, provide us with clean air Having a diversity of flowers is Wildlife and Conservation and water, provide food for other key; for example plants like jasmine Society are involved in two Grow animals, and much more. and honeysuckle are good night- Wild projects which focus on 15.03.19 “Without insects, food webs time plants because their scent is pollinator habitats and one with collapse and ecosystem services strongest at night, good for insects Pharmabees. fail, threatening the existence like moths. President of the society, Sap- of life on Earth, including More trees and phire Hampshire, said it is im- that of mankind.” portant to support green spaces: 3 hedgerows “People should find out what Car- What can you do? 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By Will Bolton Lewis said: “I cannot stress enough to a courier who disappears with the out that the victims withdrew mon- The police do not think this is the how sophisticated and well-re- money. ey from banks in Penarth because last time Penarth will be targeted. "Sophisticated con-artists" target hearsed these scammers are, and any This is not the first time that Pe- we have already warned them to be Inspector Rice said: “A lot of peo- elderly people in Cardiff one of us could fall victim to their narth has been targeted by these vigilant.” ple like to talk about the problem AN 18-year-old man was arrested con if we are not vigilant.” types of criminals. Banks are encouraged to ask po- of drugs, but this is a much, much P21 Wales’ last night in connection with a series Penarth has a much higher pro- Last year one woman was conned tentially vulnerable customers if bigger problem for the people of Pe- of scams targeting vulnerable, elder- portion of affluent, elderly people out of £20,000 by three scams. they are drawing the money out by n ar t h .” ly residents in Penarth and Cardiff. than elsewhere in the country and Police said there had also been choice, of if they are being coerced. “Although we have arrested some- Biggest The man, who is from London, this has attracted the attention of or- two suspicious phone calls reported Penarth Town Councillor Mark one this evening, it is only the cou- was arrested near Windsor Road ganised gangs. at the beginning of this week. Wilson said: “There are lots of clubs rier and it is unlikely he will give following a chase involving at least The con involves criminals, who As a result of those calls, they and institutions in Penarth where el- anyone else up simply because he MMA Bout 12 officers and a helicopter. are believed to be operating from spoke to banks in Penarth to warn derly residents meet and the police probably doesn’t know very much. The location of Two Central Square is Where now for Gareth Bale? Police said that three elderly vic- London, calling older people and them that scammers were operating should go to these places and warn “It is also very possible that there By George Morgan regarding the Welshman’s tims were tricked yesterday by an or- pretending to be police officers. in the area and to be aware of elder- people to be wary of these types of are other victims out there that have future, it is hard to see how ganised group of “extremely callous Once they gain the victims trust ly people taking out unusually large calls. lost money who aren’t even aware Heading into two important Bale can remain at Real in the and convincing individuals” into they persuade them to go to a local sums of money. “Lots of elderly people who are they are victims.” a massive positive...with the hands-on games for Wales, Gareth long-term, especially when handing over roughly £20,000. bank and withdraw a large amount Inspector Andy Rice said: “I will isolated and lonely probably wel- Police urge anyone who receives a Bale’s head may be else- the Madrid club look increas- Detective Chief Inspector Mark of cash which is then handed over personally be very angry if we find come a friendly phone call.” suspicious call to ring 101. P18- What where, as Zinedine Zidane ingly likely to make a move returns to the Bernabeu. for Neymar in the summer The Welsh fighter Wimbledon's nature of the course, it really helps A number of incidents transfer window. is Unicycle during Zidane’s first spell at Zidane left Madrid in the who turned ticket and music day, Madrid, suggested he wanted summer, because he felt he down UFC Columbia, your interviews and the Welshman out. was not being given enough P.13 MPs interests reviews turn you from an undergraduate Hockey? Reports in the popular control over transfer policy. Spanish newspaper Marca His return is a sign that this P. 2 P. 9 said Zidane was furious when may change and Bale’s depar- student to a ready-made journalist. Bale declared himself fit for ture may be on the horizon. “El Classico” only to limp off before half time. Cont.pg20 Although Zidane has kept Oliver Lewis, News Journalism his cards close to his chest

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 13 International Journalism MA

Anyone aspiring to become an international journalist should study at Cardiff University, which is one of the top media schools in the UK and has the most professional faculty, enabling students to pursue their dreams.

Syed Muhammad Abubakar, International Journalism – Multimedia pathway

14 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture The course is suited to those with an international outlook and offers a mix of practice and theory for either aspiring journalists or mid-career practitioners.

International Journalism aims to offer You will choose to specialise in either knowledge and expertise for a career broadcast or multimedia journalism. in the international media or in related fields. Distinctive features The course offers the opportunity to gain a ◗ The course attracts international perspective on 21st century journalism in applicants wanting to strengthen different media and in different countries. the journalistic competence in their It offers a mix of practice and theory own countries. – blending journalistic techniques and ◗ It provides a richness of exposure advanced academic study. (through the multicultural nature of the student body) to comparative The programme offers practical journalism, international media practices. but remains an academic master’s degree. ◗ It is aimed at journalists wanting The practical working environment within a period of reflection and study the degree aims to deepen professional about the practice of 21st century knowledge and challenge understandings. journalism.

The studios at Two Central Square are well equipped and students are able to learn a lot about TV and radio production. It's a good experience of what it feels like to work in the media industry. Not only will I be leaving Cardiff with a degree but also a portfolio that I can showcase to my potential employers. Brian Otieno, International Journalism – Broadcast pathway

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 15

Computational and Data Journalism MSc

This degree focuses on the development of skills through research- informed practical learning in journalism, data science, computer coding and digital development.

Computational and Data Journalism As a hands-on programme, it focuses to a shortage in skills reported by employers is a cutting-edge programme jointly on the development of knowledge and and built to develop professional writing delivered by the School of Journalism, skills through research-informed practical and editorial skills. In addition, it delivers Media and Culture and the School of learning in journalism, data science, specialist training to understanding data, Computer Science and Informatics. computer coding and digital development. coding and web application development. During this one-year, full-time master's This programme provides the perfect degree, you will benefit from a combination Distinctive features vantage point from which to succeed in of lectures, seminars and workshops to digital journalism and allows you to develop develop your skills in an open, discussion- ◗ Specialist modules include skills in both data journalism and newsroom driven environment. science reporting, sport, business development. No previous knowledge of journalism, crisis reporting, computing is necessary, and the programme You will develop a solid foundation visual communication and is open to graduates from any discipline. in journalism and computing, before information design. specialising in your areas of interest and This MSc is ideal for recent graduates looking ◗ The course has a strong focus finally completing a practical and research- for specialist skills in digital journalism and on practical application of the based dissertation project using the unique coding that are proven to be in demand by skills acquired. skills that you have acquired. leading organisations. We also engage with working journalists looking to develop their This programme is the perfect foundation skills in this growing area of the industry. for a career at the forefront of digital journalism. It has been designed to respond

Industry input: Dow Jones lead a two-day workshop in Cardiff where they challenged students to prototype a product using Data and Machine Learning to help investors make ethical decisions.

16 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture International Public Relations and Global Communications Management MA

My degree does not only have a practical focus that is essential for working in PR or the comms industry, it also gave me the opportunity to study alongside students from all over the world. We live in a globalised world and I’ll only benefit from having studied and worked with people from 20 different nationalities. Janna Ehrhardt, International Public Relations and Global Communications Management

The degree develops the skills and techniques required to practice public relations at an international level. Public relations is a booming industry Public relations, at its heart, is about Distinctive features communication between an organisation and has continued to grow year-on- ◗ The degree is fully accredited by and its public(s), but 21st century public year. The numbers of Public Relations the Chartered Institute of Public relations - with the advent of new media - is Officers (PROs) now match journalists Relations (CIPR) and we are one embedded in everything from politics and in the UK and there is a big demand of only ten Partner Universities business to celebrity. PR is now firmly at the for graduates who have the skills to in the UK to the Public Relations heart of strategic organisational planning. meet the dynamic changes of this Consultants Association (PRCA). exciting and growing sector. Aside from gaining valuable practical ◗ The degree is designed for both skills, you are introduced to business, UK/EU and international students Public relations specialisms are expanding organisational and PR theory so that you interested in international PR and too, and graduates are gaining jobs can apply critical thinking to professional communications management. in a number of areas including crisis scenarios to further the effectiveness ◗ Your student group will come from a management, corporate social responsibility, and quality of public relations that is wide range of national and cultural media relations, corporate communication, practiced in industry. backgrounds offering you exposure sponsorship and internal communication. This synthesis of theory and practice to comparative practices. culminates in a final dissertation. This piece of advanced academic study would enable you to embark on further research in the field of international public relations, should you wish to do so.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 17 Cultural and Creative Industries MA

Our MA Cultural and Creative Industries aims to produce graduates with the skills and competencies needed to meet the dynamic challenges of the creative sector.

The creative industries are one of the critical understanding of work in cultural This programme is suitable for graduates fastest growing employment sectors and creative organisations in a wide variety seeking a career in the cultural or creative in the UK. of contexts, so that you can apply critical industries or for professionals wishing to thinking to professional scenarios to further enhance their existing knowledge and career Cultural and Creative Industries is your effectiveness in your chosen career. prospects. It will also prepare students for supported by leading-edge research and doctoral research in the cultural and creative You will also learn about the practice and professional practice in this area, offering industries broadly defined. theory of digital creativity and the skills a balance of theory and professional study. and knowledge needed to manage digital We will provide you with a range of and social media in a creative context. Distinctive features conceptual and professional knowledge You will explore the innovative ways in ◗ Focus on employability-related skills that will enable you to identify emerging which creative practitioners are connecting and professional development with areas of opportunity within the creative with their audiences, embracing digital, opportunities for industry placement. industries. You will become a flexible immersive and mixed media methods. ◗ and reflexive practitioner with the skills Access to professional cultural and A key part of the degree and what makes and knowledge to adapt to the changing creative networks via our partnership it stand out, is its industry facing nature, demands of the creative workplace. with Creative Cardiff. including a professional placement module. You will develop your conceptual We engage directly with external partners understanding of key theories as well as from the cultural and creative industries awareness of contemporary issues and and make use of our home in the heart of debates within the cultural and creative Cardiff. You will benefit from strong links industries, and discuss the challenges with Creative Cardiff. We involve creative facing professionals and policy-makers. industries businesses, organisations and practitioners at the forefront of the field You will explore the effect different political, in workshops, field visits and as guest economic, social and cultural contexts lecturers throughout the programme. have on the way in which these industries operate, and you will develop your skills and

18 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture Digital Documentaries MA

Integrate the theory and practice of documentary film and turn your ideas into innovative films for a variety of audiences.

Documentaries are a vital, successful We train you to be an all-rounder, with combining a unique breadth of knowledge and constantly evolving media, with valuable expertise in directing, production of both academia and the industry. an ever-growing number of places managing, camera operating, recording where they are screened, broadcast sound, editing, and also pitching your and streamed. projects to funders and promoting your films to festivals. Intensive practical workshops, group We will support all types of filmmaking, sessions and one-to-one guidance will including campaigning and issue-led films, help you locate subjects and stories that long-form investigative documentaries, matter to you, find a method of making and observational and character pieces, a mode of encounter with your subject, experimental films and documentaries develop distinct shooting and editing about the environment. In the final master’s strategies, and evolve your own unique project, you will be able to present either visual language. a long form documentary or a portfolio You will be trained in the craft and of shorter pieces of work for different technical aspects of filmmaking, producing platforms and digital media. films of integrity and importance. You will also have the unique chance to work with a mentor from the creative Distinctive features industry, to pitch your idea to them, receive feedback in the making of your film to ◗ You will learn how to produce, direct engage with the documentary industry and and edit both video and sound. improve your CV. ◗ You will practice researching and Leading the course will be ex-BBC Our teaching is informed by practice writing original non-fiction film. documentary producer Dr Janet Harris, and academic rigour. Our internationally who has made documentaries in Iraq ◗ You will gain skills in project leading School consists of academics and and the UK. She is also co-author of management, budgeting, programme makers who are at the forefront the recently published 'Reporting on distributing and fund-raising. of knowledge within their field. The tutors War and Conflict’. have worked in the BBC and internationally,

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 19 Digital Media and Society MA

This course explores the role of new digital media in shaping and transforming society.

The emergence of new digital industries, internet governance, and digital communication platforms has had rights. It also provides a theoretical and significant impacts. Audiences are methodological grounding in media and transforming into media producers; communication studies. new business models are emerging; This course provides you with a social media campaigns create thorough understanding of the current new forms of politics; digital culture transformations and with the analytical skills highlights practices of sharing and to investigate digital media in the context of participation; and data collection social, political and economic change. We and analytics affect an increasing ask how online communication is shaped by part of our lives. users, states and businesses, and how our society is, in turn, affected by digital media. This offers new possibilities for digital citizens, but it also raises new questions regarding classic notions of privacy and Distinctive features freedom of expression, and it renders ◗ You can get involved in our research information and digital infrastructure a group Digital Media and Society key resource. and thus become part of a dynamic Digital Media and Society director Dr Digital Media and Society addresses research environment. Arne Hintz is a leading academic in the fields of Data Justice including digital current challenges of online communication ◗ You will develop an in-depth citizenship, communications policy, and internet studies. It enables you to understanding of digital media and surveillance and datafication. He is develop specialist knowledge in areas their implications for the social, co-director of the Data Justice Lab such as social media, big data, citizen political, economic and cultural and in 2018 was co-author of 'Digital journalism, digital culture, the creative environment. Citizenship in a Datafied Society'.

Journalism, Media and Communications MA This course provides insight into how journalism and the media is changing in a globalised context.

The course aims to develop an in-depth You will explore the roles of new information understanding of how media work and communication technologies, their across a variety of social, cultural, opportunities and challenges, their economic and political contexts. democratic potential and their regulation. This programme offers knowledge and We focus on the academic study of expertise for a career in the journalism, journalism, but also offer opportunities media and communication industries or for the development of professional skills as a foundation for PhD research. through optional modules in the second semester and through research. The course explores key debates and issues Distinctive features in journalism studies today. It also provides ◗ The course is designed for those training in the use of a range of research wanting a period of reflection to skills, to support academic scholarship in deepen their understanding of the field of journalism studies. journalism practice. ◗ It attracts students from all over You will learn to assess how media are the world, providing a rich and linked to forces of globalisation, political diverse environment for academic institutions, global responses to war and study and critique. conflict, and environmental challenges, amongst others.

20 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture I was able learn multiple digital skills and I’d say I’m suited to digital literacy now. I have experience in digital networking, critically reading and creating media content and finding and selecting data for learning and research. My degree will help me to secure an ideal job in sectors such as media, Amnah Ansari, culture, politics and business. Digital Media and Society

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 21 Political Communication MA

Explore the interaction between media systems and political systems including government media policy, censorship, regulation and ownership.

The course explores the rapidly You will increase your ability to undertake evolving role of communication in rigorous analytical work, be capable political life, both nationally and of producing well researched essays, internationally, and examines how assignments and dissertations to deadline, changes such as the increasing and you will have refined and improved your practical political communications skills. importance of new online and social media platforms, image-based It is also suitable for people looking politics, and the globalisation of to undertake PhD research in political media are shaping politics. communication.

You will look at the influence of actors in the political communications process, Distinctive features including politicians, journalists and ◗ Deepen your academic and citizens by drawing on cutting edge practical understanding of the research and case studies. actors and agencies involved in the production of political news This course is suitable for those interested and information. in an advanced academic study of political ◗ communication or a career in political Be equipped with the research and communication, as well as those already study skills necessary to carry out working in political communication, political project-based professional and parties, government agencies and bodies, academic research. statutory and voluntary organisations and the mass media.

Science Communication MSc This course is offered jointly by Cardiff University’s School of Social Sciences, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, and Science Made Simple, a science communication organisation based in Cardiff. The course aims to offer knowledge and expertise relating to the Distinctive features organisation and funding of scientific ◗ It offers excellent opportunities research, the reporting of scientific to develop expertise in an area of innovation and controversy, and the increasing importance for policy, role of citizens, experts and the media industry and scientific communities. in decision making. ◗ The course offers you the opportunity to take a mixture of research-led and You will receive practical, hands-on training vocationally orientated modules in in presenting science via news media or order to engage with current debates. directly to audiences ranging from school children to the general public. The programme has strong links to a wide range of media and science organisations including National Museum Wales, Wales Gene Park, local and national media, science communication centres, and policy makers in regional, national and European institutions.

22 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture I've really appreciated being able to study on a course with like-minded people, and learn about salient topics, such as understanding the media from a political perspective. My ability to research has greatly improved. I have been better able to investigate topics and find accurate information. This will help in my career as I will be able to focus Brett Childs, my work on specific aspects of a topic. Political Communication

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 23 MBA with Media

The Cardiff MBA with Media is designed for people with relevant work experience in journalism and media, who have the ambition to accelerate their progression to senior leadership roles through a period of focussed study and personal development.

The programme offers a challenging An ‘active learning’ approach is embedded This degree is a partnership with experience that will stretch and support in the Cardiff MBA with Media. We believe Cardiff Business School, who are also managers who want to drive positive that effective learning is founded on two the home School. business change. Alongside students things – your involvement in diverse and from a range of backgrounds, you will challenging experiences, and the way you make sense of those experiences, develop your business knowledge, both individually and with others. A team increase your self-awareness and that includes academics from multiple sharpen your ability as an effective disciplines, and practitioners representing and inspiring leader. a range of functions and sectors will facilitate each module. You will consider the wider commercial, social and environmental implications of During your studies you will learn how to decision-making in a variety of practical develop and manage digital media products contexts and have the opportunity to and you will also be presented with a understand the management challenges series of live scenarios that will challenge of the media industry, which is vital to the and develop new ways of thinking about, success of many advanced and emerging and working with, specific audiences. The creative economies. Cardiff MBA with Media will help you make a difference.

24 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture PhD/MPhil Research

We are committed to undertaking research that engages with contemporary issues across journalism, the media and culture both theoretically and practically.

A key strength of our research However, we will also consider applications environment is the dialogue between for projects that do not fit entirely within research and practice-based staff these parameters. which helps us to deliver impactful You will have the opportunity to make an research outcomes in terms of indelible mark on academia and we are practice and policy in the wider world. committed to help you reach your fullest potential, with the assistance of our expert Our overarching PhD/MPhil programme of research supervisors and the academic, Journalism, Media and Culture covers all technical and personal support provided by projects that we supervise within any of our experienced staff. the fields of journalism, media and cultural studies. We provide training and a high level of support, and the postgraduate community We particularly invite applications for PhD contributes vitally to the University's or MPhil projects that fall within one or international reputation for research. more of our research groups, which are Our postgraduate research supervisors listed on page 5. are specialists in their field. Their recent publications include 'Reporting Elections' and 'Journalism, Gender and Power'.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 25 Why Cardiff University?

World-leading research A beautiful city centre campus We’re also home to a huge cohort of distinguished staff, including two Nobel Cardiff is in the top tier of Britain’s research Cardiff is recognised as one of the 10 most Prize winners and 13 Royal Society Fellows. universities and is a member of the beautiful universities in the UK (Times prestigious Russell Group. We are ranked Higher Education 2018). The city centre is second nationally for research impact, and our campus, and the School of Journalism, One of the biggest, best and in the top five universities for research Media and Culture's brand new home, most active Students’ Unions excellence in the UK. Two Central Square, is situated right in the in the UK heart of Cardiff’s media community. Our Students’ Union has been voted among An international community the top 3 in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Cardiff is a friendly, globally diverse First-class facilities Awards, 2019). The Union offers many university. With over 8,500 international We’re undertaking our biggest campus spaces to eat, relax and study, as well as students from more than 140 countries, upgrade for a generation by investing being home to more than 200 societies and you’ll be part of a vibrant community that £600m to improve and develop our 60 sports clubs. There are also opportunities celebrates its diverse culture. facilities and infrastructure. With more to get involved in our award-winning student than 2,500 study spaces spread across media: the student newspaper, the University – including dedicated areas Quench lifestyle magazine, and our own for postgraduate students – you’re never radio and TV stations. far from somewhere comfortable to get your work done. We have a number of open Outstanding student support access IT rooms across the campus and We’re here to support you every step of an extensive library network boasting more the way. From impartial money advice and than 1.3m printed books. wellbeing support to specialist English language programmes and award-winning Teaching excellence childcare, we can help you make the most of We have a long history of providing your experience as a postgraduate student. outstanding research-led teaching, and Our Doctoral Academy also provides a we’re ranked among the top 40 universities central source for research students to in Europe for teaching excellence (Times access a comprehensive range of support. Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings, 2018). We’ve been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, which recognise world- class excellence in UK Higher Education.

26 www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture My Cardiff University experience has challenged me academically, elevated my mental capacity, prepared me professionally and expanded my Tanisha Patrick Ellison, International Public network globally. Relations and Global Communications Management

www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture 27 Cardiff: a Capital City

Cardiff is a thriving and attractive Contemporary, welcoming and easy to Dynamic. city which is widely recognised as an get around, the Welsh capital is a city outstanding place in which to live, work with character, heritage and ambition. Friendly. and study. Cardiff caters for all tastes, Cardiff combines all the advantages offering everything from the excitement of a compact, friendly and inexpensive of the city to the peace and tranquillity of location with the cultural and recreational Affordable. the nearby coast and countryside. facilities of a modern capital city.

With an exhilarating mix of heavyweight cultural sights, exciting regeneration projects, world-class sport, a prolific music scene and some seriously banging nightlife, it’s easy to see why Cardiff now ranks alongside London and Edinburgh as one of the UK’s most compelling destinations. Rough Guides, 2018

28 www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate Accommodation

Whether you choose to live in a University residence or private accommodation, we want you to feel at home here.

University residences Affordable Private accommodation Dedicated postgraduate flats are available Cardiff is the second most affordable There is a plentiful supply of accommodation in University residences, allowing you the city for students in the UK*, and this is available from private landlords in Cardiff. opportunity to meet, live and work alongside reflected in our inexpensive University We run a residential house search event like-minded people who understand accommodation. A self-catered residence in August, allowing you to meet other the demands of postgraduate study. costs between £111 and £156 per week, postgraduates and look for private rented International postgraduate students are whilst a room in part-catered residences accommodation as an individual, or as guaranteed a single-occupancy place in typically costs £153 per week (2019/20 part of a group. Our Students’ Union also University residences for the full duration of prices for single occupancy residences). operates its own professional letting agency, their studies, and EU students for the first Cardiff Student Letting, which provides year of their studies. If you’re a UK student, student houses suitable for a range of University accommodation is not guaranteed budgets and does not charge agency fees. but may still be available: see cardiff.ac.uk/ accommodation for more information. *NatWest Student Living Index 2018 Options to suit everyone We offer a range of high quality student residences to suit individual preferences and budgets, including: ◗ Single or mixed gender accommodation ◗ Private or shared bathrooms ◗ Self-catered, part-catered or fully catered ◗ A variety of social and sporting facilities ◗ A limited supply of residences suitable for couples or families (please note that this cannot be guaranteed).

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 29 International students

As an international student, you can benefit from a range of specialist support services designed to make your move to Cardiff as straightforward as possible:

Application guidance Expert advice ◗ In-sessional Student Support: we provide assistance with academic Our international team provides a Alongside the support provided by your writing, exam techniques, listening and dedicated advice service to help guide you academic school, our international student speaking, pronunciation, notetaking through the process of applying to study at advisers are on hand to assist you on issues and seminar skills. Cardiff. You can contact our international including visas, immigration and finance. team at any point before, during and after the application process, and they’ll help English language support cardiff.ac.uk/international with any questions you may have. Our English language teaching centre offers E: [email protected] a variety of courses which cater for most T: +44 (0)29 2087 4432 A warm welcome language levels and abilities. Our students youtube.com/cardiffinternational We offer a free airport collection service come from all over the world to improve from both Cardiff and Heathrow airports their English language skills before starting before the academic year starts. Once you university. Classes are taught on campus arrive in Cardiff, we will provide you with a by our experienced, fully qualified English comprehensive induction programme and language tutors. There is also an IELTS Test arrange activities to help you settle into Centre at Cardiff University offering regular your new home. test dates throughout the year. ◗ Summer Pre-sessional Programmes: Guaranteed accommodation 8, 10, 12 or 20-week intensive courses Cardiff is one of only a small number are available for international students of universities that guarantees high holding conditional offers. quality, conveniently located ◗ English for University Study Programme: accommodation for single international an academic year programme with students.* See page 29 to find out entry in September, January and April. more about our wide range of student accommodation. (*Conditions apply.)

30 www.cardiff.ac.uk/about Funding your postgraduate study

We understand that advancing your education to postgraduate level is a significant financial commitment. That’s why, if you’re considering a postgraduate degree, it’s a good idea to consider your funding options as soon as possible.

Master’s Excellence UK Government Postgraduate ◗ Throughout the year, we advertise Scholarships Funding for Master’s Study a range of funded PhD projects on our website. Our competitive Master’s Excellence Postgraduate loans from the UK ◗ Scholarship scheme has been designed government are available to support UK If you’re an international student, to support high calibre UK students in and EU students who fulfil the eligibility make sure you investigate funding funding your postgraduate study. We are criteria. Different loans apply depending opportunities offered within your home investing up to a total of £500,000 in the on where you are domiciled in the UK – country via the British Council and scheme for entry in September 2020, with please see our website for details. other external funding providers. each scholarship awarded in the form of ◗ Our Unistaff Jobshop can help you a £3,000 tuition fee discount. Conditions UK Government Doctoral secure part-time, casual or regular apply; please see our website for details. Loans employment within both the University and external organisations. International scholarships Doctoral loans from the UK government are also available to support UK and EU ◗ Numerous charities, trusts and We run a range of highly prestigious students who fulfil the relevant eligibility foundations offer a wealth of scholarship programmes to support criteria. As with the UK Government funding funding for postgraduate study. exceptional international students, for Master’s study, different loans apply including our Vice-Chancellor’s International depending on where you are domiciled in What does my course cost? Scholarship scheme. Awards from £2,000 the UK – please see our website for details. Tuition fees vary depending on the are available to international students course you choose and whether you’re a across a wide range of subject areas and, Additional funding sources home (UK/EU) or international student. in many cases, you will automatically be ◗ The UK’s seven Research Councils You can find full details of the tuition fees considered without having to submit a fund UK and EU research students for individual programmes on the course separate application form. on a competitive basis through pages of our website: cardiff.ac.uk/study/ our doctoral training programmes. postgraduate/funding

www.cardiff.ac.uk/about 31 Making your application

You can apply for most of our taught and research postgraduate programmes directly through our website. Once you have identified your area of interest and programme of study, use our step-by-step guide to help navigate through the process.

Before you apply: Your offer: International students: You will need to accept your offer and pay a deposit to STEP 1: Identify your programme of study You can track the progress of your secure your place. on our CourseFinder pages. Check whether application in our online applicant portal. there is an application deadline, when the You will also receive an email containing the programme starts and make sure you meet details of your offer. Most applicants will Further Information: all entry requirements listed. receive an offer within four weeks, although School of Journalism, Media and some may take longer. Your offer could be: STEP 2: Investigate your funding options. Culture Postgraduate Admissions Conditional: E: [email protected] Applying: You need to submit additional evidence. T: +44 (0)29 2087 4156 STEP 3: Submit an application. You can In most cases this will mean providing apply directly using our online application copies of your qualification certificates service, which allows you to save your when they become available. progress and return at a later time. You will Unconditional: receive an automatic acknowledgement You have been offered a place – of your application when submitted and congratulations! be granted access to the online applicant portal, where you can track your application, UK/EU students: upload any additional supporting In most cases, all you will need to do to documents and update your contact details. secure it is to accept your offer.

32 www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate How to find us

Map of Cardiff including the City Centre Terms and Conditions The contents of this brochure relate to the Entry 2020 admissions cycle and are correct at the time of going to press in July 2019. However, there is a lengthy period of time between printing this brochure and applications being made to, and processed by us, so please check our website at: www.cardiff.ac.uk before making an application in case there are any changes to the course you are interested in or to other facilities and services described here. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

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