Diploma in Journalism - 今日黑料

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Years

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

The Diploma in Journalism is a 2-year part time day course intended if you are interested in building a career in media research, journalism and or broadcasting. It also provides a qualification if you are a journalist on the job. The programme provides you with an overview of research tools and communication skills that contribute toward effective journalistic communication skills in the workplace. More specifically, you will follow, among others, courses in journalism issues, reporting, interviewing, media law, graphic design, layout, magazine and digital publishing. The Diploma prepares graduates for a research and skill-based approach to journalistic work.

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Information for International applicants

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Applicants admitted as "Adult Learners" under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae .

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MCS1030	Introduction to Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS1040	Visual Communications and Graphic Design	4 ECTS
MCS1050	New Media and the Social World	4 ECTS
MCS1090	Introduction to Photography	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MCS1070	Personal Communications	4 ECTS
MCS1100	Media, Society and Culture	4 ECTS
MCS1311	Introduction to Research Methods	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 28 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MCS2030	Journalism Lab	4 ECTS
MCS2220	Critical Issues for Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS3150	Data Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS3600	Documentary Film Production	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CST3281	Media Conference Basics	4 ECTS
MCS2250	Investigative Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS3060	Reporting	4 ECTS
MCS3170	International Journalism	4 ECTS

Workload this year: 32 ECTS credits

Requirement for award of Diploma in Journalism: 60 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Diploma in Journalism under the auspices of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Write rudimentary newspaper reports.
Conduct productive interviews and write short interview articles.
Apply key concepts of Internet Studies and apply transdisciplinary thinking to the application and creation of ideas concerning networked technologies of information and communication 譅Formulate and clearly state a research question and/or hypothesis.
Carry out independent study.
Locate sources of law.
Demonstrate knowledge on how to put personal biases aside and stick to facts he/she has sourced and, where needs be, double source them.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250

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The diploma is intended to give you a research-based grounding that will aid you in your work. By completing the diploma, you can find employment as a journalist in print and broadcasting media.