I am currently a trainee journalist at the University of Central Lancashire, working towards an MA in Magazine Journalism. I specialise in writing about the entertainments industry, with the majority of my experience extending from the music side to the industry.
I previously graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Bsc in Psychology.
I aim to work as a freelance journalist after completing the course in September 2011.
After graduating with a Masters in Magazine Journalism (2:1) from UCLan I’ve been accepted onto IPC Media‘s Editorial Multimedia Graduate Scheme where I will spend 6 months each at 3 different IPC brands developing the websites. I am currently on my first placement at www.nuts.co.uk and really enjoying doing something completely out of my comfort zone.
To find out more about my work and to contact me (including social media) please go to www.laurenocallaghan.wordpress.com
Before starting my Masters at UCLan I completed an undergraduate degree in History at Lancaster University and took a gap year to pursue journalism work experience. My interests include sci-fi fiction, traveling, films, fashion, politics and international affairs as well as art and culture.
Hi, my name’s Tom. I am a trainee journalist at UClan working towards an MA in Magazine Journalism. I am passionate about magazines and particularly fascinated by features writing, subbing and design. My career aspiration is to combine my love for triathlon, cycling, film and videogames and work on consumer magazines in these areas.
I have a first class degree in film studies and was also awarded the university bursary prize from Trinity University Carmarthen when I graduated in 2007.
Last year I cycled many of the French Alps, including a time-trial up Alpe d’Huez. 2010 has been my first year in triathlon and I have so far completed three Olympic distance events. In addition, I recently completed the 10k running event at Run Preston. One of my aims for 2011 is to work towards completing a half Ironman distance event.
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I’m James Clarey, a trainee journalist at the University of Central Lancashire on the MA Magazine Journalism course. I have a 1st class degree in Media Studies from Sheffield Hallam University, where I was a music writer for the University’s monthly magazine, SHUlife, and became editor in my final year. I also set-up and ran Red Shoes, a webzine promoting arts and culture in Sheffield. As well as music, I also enjoy travelling, having spent time in Europe, the U.S. and Mexico.
I’m Polly, I am a trainee journalist at UCLan working towards an MA in Magazine Journalism, specialising in music, arts and comment writing. I completed a BA (Hons) in English Literature at the Univeristy of Manchester in June 2010, gaining a 2:1
Previously, I spent three years on Student Direct: Mancunion Edition as a music & arts contributor, as well as Opinion Editor in my final year. I wrote various articles for Uncovered Magazine – a Manchester University freshers guide to the city – 2007 and 2008, including area guides, music venue reviews, general advice columns etc. I also co-ran and wrote for the blog UBSpotlight – regularly reviewing unsigned bands in Manchester – from 2007 to 2008. Besides writing I enjoy playing guitar, going to gigs, ingesting good recipe books, running and travel – having spent time in South America, Australia and the Caribbean.
My name is Kerry Rodgers; I have just completed my MA in Magazine Journalism at UCLan. I have previously completed a BA Hons in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies and have completed numerous work placements. In 2009 I spent a month in India undertaking several work placements on magazines and newspapers, as well as taking lessons in a Journalism School in Kerela. I have been published within the The Citizen, Preston and a travel piece published in Asian Traveller (see page 92). Since the start of my Masters I have worked at BBC Focus, Big Issue in the North, Culturapedia/mailout, and Express Newspapers. I am now looking for full-time employment in journalism or public relations. I can be contacted on kerryrodgers1@gmail.com for any job opportunities.
My name’s Neil, I’m an MA student in Magazine Journalism at UCLan. I’ve had short stories published in the Muse creative writing journal , articles published in Pulp magazine and ever so occasional I write on my blog Handwritten Hysteria. Check out my profile for more information.
Michael JA Moran
I’m a MA Magazine Journalism student at the University of Central Lancashire. I live in Preston, having moved from Ireland to complete my undergraduate degree in computer programming at UCLan in 2006. I graduated in 2009 and was awarded a 2:1, receiving a BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development. The course covered the breadth of computer programming, including object oriented methods using C++, C# and Java, software development methods and practices, AI, Game Logic and Graphics programming with DirectX.
I love writing, especially writing about and covering media such as films, tv shows and video games, as they are exciting and fast moving industries. I love magazines in particular, due to marriage of quality editorial and eye catching design: they offer something more substantial and worthwhile than other publications.
The course I am currently studying is a fantastic way to learn new skills – such as shorthand and reporting – as well as a way of honing my writing and train me as a journalist.
Besides writing, my interests also include programming, computer graphic design, football, video games, books and film.
My name is Sarah and I am a trainee magazine journalist at the University of Central Lancashire. I have a special interest in fashion, beauty and lifestyle journalism and I hope to work at a monthly women’s magazine in the future. In July 2010 I graduated from the University of York with a 2:1 (BA Hons) in History. At York I acted as the arts editor of Bad Taste magazine, the deputy lifestyle editor of Haus magazine and I also wrote fashion and lifestyle features for theyorker.co.uk.
I currently have a blog about style, fashion and beauty called Purple Stripe Style.
I have experience working as a make-up artist for two professional theatre companies and I recently worked for ‘Three Weeks’ newspaper (Unlimited media) during the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Pure Vanity
I was Born in the Lake District and I lived in Manchester for four years. I am a trainee journalist studying for a MA in magazine journalism at UCLan. My main interests include art design and fashion – Mies Van Der Rohe, Matisse, and Picasso – world affairs and economics.
Favourite writers: George Orwell and Kingsley Amis.
Favourite magazines: Monocle, Wallpaper, Intelligent Life, Esquire. Favourite Newspapers: Financial Times and the Times.
I aspire to work for a magazine which foucses on global affairs & business, lifestyle, culture and design. Such as: Monocle, Wallpaper, Intelligent Life.
