University of the Arts London: Arts and Lifestyle Journalism

Name: Arts and Lifestyle Journalism
Author: University of the Arts London

Institution	University of the Arts London View institution profile
Department	London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
Web	arts.ac.uk
Email	info@lcc.arts.ac.uk
Telephone	020 7514 6569
Study type	Taught

Summary

MA Arts and Lifestyle Journalism will equip you with the advanced skills you'll need for a successful career in journalism. This covers journalism about art and mass and popular culture including painting, music, photography, literature, cinema, travel, and tells stories about societal changes that reflect the ways in which we live, work and see ourselves. You'll be taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL).

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• This is the only arts and lifestyle journalism course in the country. • It is a multimedia course committed to explore experimentation and creativity within journalism; we are not a news journalism course. • Graduates have gone on to work in established media, for places such as The Guardian, Wallpaper, Hole and Corner and Artnet, amongst others. • We place emphasis on learning practical skills and developing a personal voice, informed by reflection and critical theory. • The course is part of the Media School at LCC; you'll benefit from being part of a community that spans the disciplines of publishing, advertising, public relations, media communications, photography, and journalism.

About London College of Communication

London College of Communication is for the curious, the brave and the committed: those who want to transform themselves and the world around them. Through a diverse, world-leading community of teaching, research and partnerships with industry, we enable our students to succeed as future-facing creatives in the always-evolving design, media and screen industries. The London College of Communication experience is all about learning by doing. Our students get their hands dirty and develop their skills through the exploration of our facilities and technical spaces. Students work on live briefs and commissions, with everything from independent start-ups and charities in Southwark, through to major global companies, including Penguin, the National Trust and Royal Mail, to name a few.

MA

Full-Time, 15 months started Oct 2022

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	An Honours degree or equivalent professional qualifications, with a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience. Applicants who do not have the required qualifications, but do have professional experience, may be eligible to gain credit for previous learning and experience through the Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) i.e. professional experience or a combination of courses and work experience. All potential candidates are interviewed. Applicants may be asked to present a portfolio of work or relevant written or published work. They will need to demonstrate knowledge of the worlds of journalism and engage in critical discussion. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 skills.
Location	London College of Communication Elephant & Castle London SE1 6SB