Comments on: I’m launching an MA in Online Journalism

By: What should a Journalism MA for the 21st century look like? | WalesHome.org

What should a Journalism MA for the 21st century look like? | WalesHome.org — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:03:11 +0000

[...] I blogged at the time, there were some key ideas I wanted to underpin the course: in particular, experimentation, [...]

By: What is scrutiny and how can it get better? | Podnosh

What is scrutiny and how can it get better? | Podnosh — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:23:52 +0000

[...] this is the sort of thing I do for fun, but there was a serious purpose at hand. As part of my MA in online journalism, but also as part of my work at Podnosh I’ll be looking at how the web can be used to improve [...]

By: Paul Bradshaw

Paul Bradshaw — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:08:16 +0000

I’m not sure I understand the question – this isn’t an online course, although we hope to have it taught online at some point in the near future.
As for accreditation, the course is accredited by Birmingham City University.

By: Abreham

Abreham — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:52:32 +0000

it’s exciting for me. i really need to learn but how can i assure that the on line course accreditation is valid? and how much it costs me? do i get any opportunity through which i can get an on line MA program with in a year?

By: Journalist as entrepreneur « News Frontier

Journalist as entrepreneur « News Frontier — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:46:02 +0000

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By: simon

simon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:39:12 +0000

Coming late to this discussion…. I am a British journalist but based in the US and would sign up if there was a distance learning option.

By: Kountoupis Ilias

Kountoupis Ilias — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:37:46 +0000

Starting an online degree on January is absolutely fine with me. It will also give you the time to see and evaluate how the program works.

Your efforts have raised the scholar bar!

Thank you for your immediate response!

By: paulbradshaw

paulbradshaw — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:28:37 +0000

Thanks – writing for the web will be covered on the course and there will be an opportunity to explore web design if you want to do so.

We do accept TOEFL – paper based 575 or above; computer based 232 or above is my understanding. I understand we won’t be offering distance learning until January at the earliest, sadly.

By: Kountoupis Ilias

Kountoupis Ilias — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:47:51 +0000

Hello,

A postgraduate degree on online journalism is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to stay on top of the fast-paced developments in the media industry.

From my point of view, a writing course and a web design course could give this MA the competitive advantage it needs to stand out. I have been working as an online editor since last May and I know by first hand how important it is for an online journalist to hone his/her writing and designing skills.

In the meantime, I have been looking for a MA like this one for a long time. It sounds provocative and influential. Yet, since I live in Greece, it would be great if you could offer it via distance learning. Will this be possible this September? Are you accepting TOEFL results? What else will you need for the application?

Thank you for your time.

By: paulbradshaw

paulbradshaw — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:01:41 +0000

It is possible to get a scholarship but we cannot find one for you – you will need to find one yourself.
I am talking to some news organisations about possible sponsorship but I am expecting this will depend on outstanding candidates – if you can let me know what you can offer to a potential sponsor in terms of experience, passion, ability etc. then that will help.