Postgraduate Journalism Training Bursary
BBC Wales is offering a bursary for an aspiring journalist to study for a postgraduate qualification in Broadcast Journalism at Cardiff University. The award is intended to support an individual who wants to pursue a career in journalism but who may be deterred from applying for the course because of financial difficulties or constraints.
As a media organisation we are keen to hear from people from all walks of life in every community. We encourage graduates from all social and ethnic backgrounds to apply, particularly those from minority ethnic backgrounds - a group recognised as being currently under-represented in Broadcast Journalism at BBC Wales*.
The bursary will cover the course fees (currently £5,500) and also guarantees several weeks' work experience at BBC Wales.
Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies is a world renowned centre for the study of all aspects of journalism, mass media and cultural studies.
Applicants will be called for interview based on the university's normal selection criteria, these include:
A first degree of at least lower second class honours or relevant professional experience.
A demonstrable commitment to a career in the news media.
Be inquisitive and self-reliant.
A sound knowledge of current affairs and culture.
An ability to express yourself clearly in writing and orally.
The full criteria can be found at the department's here.
For further details on the course and the application formclick here.
Closing date: March 14th 2008