We can’t guarantee a job. Nobody can. Any course that claims to do so is not telling the truth.
But we have an unrivalled track record.
Some of our graduates finish the course with a job position already confirmed. However, we would generally expect you to be in a job within two months of graduating, even in the current economic climate. And this summer's graduates have once again proved that they beat other applicants (even experienced journalists) to the jobs. See their blog.
Why are PMA graduates so successful?
- PMA postgraduates have built a reputation as skilled journalists. Editors approach us for new talent when filling a position.
- The diploma is PTC-accredited. This means you are qualified to enter a fully-paid journalism job on finishing the course.
- The course is tailored to getting you a job. We won't hand you a certificate and show you the door. We continue to support you as you look for work.
- Our contacts across the industry allow you access to jobs that are never advertised.
- We arrange for industry professionals and editors to attend your graduation. It's a perfect networking opportunity.
Our graduates go on to work for top companies across print, radio, TV, PR and online media.
Here is a list of various PMA postgrad job roles, past and present:
| Editor - Arena | Features Editor - Screen International |
| Deputy Sports Editor - The Guardian | Editorial Director - Touchline Publishing |
| Sub-Editor - OK! | Finance Columnist - The Daily Telegraph |
| Deputy Editor - FHM | Features Editor - Shortlist |
| City Deputy Editor - Sunday Telegraph | Comedy Critic - The Times |
| Showbiz Editor - The Mirror | Broadcast Journalist - BBC News |
| City Editor - SKY News | Business Correspondent - Independent |
| Deputy Editor - Grazia | Online Editor - MSN |
| Columnist - TimeOut | Deputy Editor - New Woman |
| Design Editor - Monocle | Travel Writer - Lonely Planet |
| TV Production Editor - EMAP | Features Editor - CosmoGirl! |
| Deputy News Editor - AutoCar | Sub-Editor - MAXIM |
| Staff Writer - ASOS Magazine | Editor - Broadcast |
| Editor - Restaurant Magazine | Sub-Editor - Radio Times |
| Managing Editor - Golf World | Reporter - Take A Break |
| Assistant Editor - Total Style | Picture Editor - SKY Magazine |
| Editor - More! | Deputy Sports Editor - The Guardian |
| Staff Writer - Men's Health | Sub-Editor - NME |
| Producer - Economist Online | Editor - Polo Times |
| Editor - What HiFi? | Digital Reporter - Media Week |
| Deputy Editor - TOTP Magazine | Researcher - Talkback Productions |
| Financial Editor - The Guardian | Managing Editor - The Homes Network |
| Broadcast Reporter - ITN | Small Business Reporter - Daily Express |
| Sub-Editor - Channel4.com Music | News Reporter - BBC Sports |
Also....Heat, Vogue, GQ, Financial Times, The Metro, HELLO!, Bloomberg, MTV, New York Times, Ideal Home, Bella, Sugar, DJ, ZOO, The Observer, Eurosport, Radio-5 Live, TechCrunch .. and many many more all over the world.
Many of our postgrads have carved successful careers as freelancers, whilst others have found work across the globe. Some have even gone on to start up their own editorial publications and companies, with great success.
And they also win awards, lots of them. Including..
| New Journalist of the Year | Horticultural News Writer of the Year |
| Student Journalist of the Year | Consumer Journalist of the Year |
| SJA Internet Sports Journalist of the Year | Guardian International Development Journalism Award |
| New Editor of the Year |
Observer Young Travel Writer of the Year |
| Johnson & Johnson Best Trade Beauty Journalist | PTC New Business Features Journalist of the Year |
| Guardian Travel Writer of the Year | Class of Winter 2011 — PTC New Digital Concept Magazine of the Year |
