LeeInternational Journalism MAUniversity of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £29,500
Fields: Communications / Journalism

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Oct 1, 2025
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Jul 31, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 11, 2026).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Supporting statement

Optional

Usually expected via the online application supporting statement; confirm any school-specific prompts on Course Search.

CV or resume

May be required depending on course; include when listed on the course or faculty apply page.

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Official degree certificate and transcripts showing degree class/grade and module grades; partial/interim transcript if still studying. Include grading scale if unclear. Documents in English or with certified translations.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. Preferably in a journalism and media-related degree as listed on the course page.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Journalism/media-related or listed adjacent subjects (e.g. communication studies, politics, languages, law, business).
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University of Leeds Masters standard / course page.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4 in reading, listening and speaking; 4.5 in writing) | Old scale: 88 overall (R20, L19, S22, W21); University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

LeeInternational Journalism MAUniversity of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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