Journalism, media and culture
We combine a long-standing record of excellence in teaching and training with an outstanding research portfolio.
Why study with us
A postgraduate journalism, media or communications degree from Cardiff University is widely recognised as a stamp of quality. Our mission is to foster a unique, enriching interplay between ‘theory’ and ‘practice’, whether in the realm of professional skills or cutting-edge research.
Employability
96.8% of our graduates were in employment and/or further study or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after their course ended (Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23*).
Taught by experts
Our expert and experienced staff include some of the world’s leading writers, researchers and thinkers as well as professional colleagues from journalism, public relations and the media.
Well connected
You’ll be based in the heart of Cardiff’s vibrant media quarter in a purpose-built facility adjacent to the new BBC Cymru/Wales building.
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Take a look around the School of Journalism, Media and Culture found in the heart of Cardiff, next door to BBC Wales and a stone's throw from Cardiff Central train and bus stations.
Student Futures
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The Broadcast Journalism course has prepared me both on a technical and psychological level. It gives you a stamina and a critical edge that is good preparation for the newsroom. Not only can we spot a story, we can shoot it, edit it, produce it and direct it and I’d say we’ve been exceptionally well prepared for selling ourselves and our skills to potential employers.
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I was able learn multiple digital skills and I’d say I’m suited to digital literacy now. I have experience in digital networking, critically reading and creating media content and finding and selecting data for learning and research. My degree will help me to secure an ideal job in sectors such as media, culture, politics and business.
300 seat lecture theatre, six newsrooms, two TV studios and two radio studios
Our purpose-built home is located in Cardiff’s all-new Central Square development.
This location, in the heart of the city, has created a renewed and invigorated sense of our place at the heart of Cardiff’s cultural and media industries.
We are next door to BBC Cymru/Wales, a stone’s throw from Media Wales headquarters and just a minute’s walk from Cardiff’s main train station, Cardiff Central, providing excellent transportation links on our doorstep.
Our home is a custom-designed building in Cardiff’s media quarter, within walking distance of many TV, film, advertising and public relations businesses, and opposite the Principality Stadium.
Our location means you’re located next to local and national media companies such as the BBC and Wales Online.
You’ll be connected to the entire city with Cardiff’s main train station Cardiff Central just 100 metres away.
Our biggest lecture theatre, often used for core modules, holds up to 300 people.
Our library is based onsite and our helpful library staff are on hand to help.
Two Central Square has quiet study rooms and social areas to study with friends.
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*Based on UK-domiciled, full time graduates. Source: Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 survey results published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Copyright Jisc 2025. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
