Computational and Data Journalism (MSc)

Alliance & Associates > Computational and Data Journalism (MSc)

Int.

: £23,450 (per year)

IELTS

: 6.5

Duration

: 12 Months

Location

: School of Journalism, Media and        Culture

Start

: September 2022

Course Details:

MSc Computational and Data Journalism is a cutting-edge programme based at one of the UK’s leading Journalism Schools. It is jointly delivered by the School of Journalism, Media and Culture and the School of Computer Science and Informatics.

This programme provides the perfect vantage point from which to succeed in digital journalism and allows you to develop skills in both data journalism and newsroom development. No previous knowledge of computing is necessary, and the programme is open to graduates from any discipline.

Academic Requirements:

Bangladesh

  • We will consider applicants who have successfully completed a four-year bachelor's (honours) degree from a recognised institution in Bangladesh.
  • We will also consider applicants who have successfully completed a two-year master's degree (if this follows on from a two, three or four-year bachelor's degree); or a one-year master's degree (if this follows on from a three or four year bachelor's degree). Degrees must be from a recognised institution in Bangladesh.
  • As a general guideline, we will consider applicants with a CGPA in the region of 3.0 or above, although this will be decided upon by the admissions tutor at the time of application

                                                     

Malaysia

  • You will be required to hold a good bachelor’s degree (normally, a minimum GPA of 3.0) from a recognised Malaysian institution to qualify for our postgraduate taught courses.                                                                                                    

Sri Lanka                                                                                                                  

  • Typically, a score of at least 60% (CGPA 3.30 out of 4.0) is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of at least 55% (CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0) is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

Lebanon

  • If you have completed an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university, achieving a minimum GPA of 2.8 (out of 4), you will be considered for entry to our postgraduate courses.

English Language Requirements:

Qualification accepted

Equivalent to IELTS 6.5

(with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill)

 to IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each subskill)

Equivalent to IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.5 in each subskill)

Qualification accepted

IELTS (Academic) test from a recognised IELTS test centre

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill

At least 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each subskill

At least 7.5 overall with at least 7.5 in each subskill

IELTS (Academic) test from a recognised IELTS test centre

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills

At least 70 overall with no less than 54 in all communicative skills

At least 78 overall with no less than 78 in all communicative skills

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)

Study Group Pre-Masters Programme – Academic English Skills (accepted only when taken as part of a full academic PMP and studied at the International Study Centre in Cardiff)

60%

70%

89%

Study Group Pre-Masters Programme – Academic English Skills (accepted only when taken as part of a full academic PMP and studied at the International Study Centre in Cardiff)

TOEFL iBT including Home Edition

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking

At least 100 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subskill

At least 109 overall with a minimum of 26 in speaking and 24 in all other subskills

TOEFL iBT including Home Edition

Cardiff/M/2.8