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City St George's, University of London: Global Financial Journalism
| Institution | City St George's, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Communication and Creativity View department profile |
| Web | https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Course overview:
The MA Global Financial Journalism is a unique master’s, where you will develop your skills as a multimedia journalist, telling stories about business, finance and the economy, across a variety of platforms. Not only will we equip you with Journalism skills and training but also with the specialist knowledge needed, so you can hold the powerful to account by following the money and looking beyond the numbers.
As well as developing practical expertise in reporting and writing for digital and print publications, you will gain experience in producing audio and visual journalism as well as handling data and investigations.
London is a global financial hub – providing you with a truly immersive setting to learn the fundamentals of financial journalism, from leading industry figures.
The Marjorie Deane Foundations generously help fund study trips to major international financial centres such as New York, Shanghai and Singapore, also bring learning to life, and offer experiences which help you stand out from the crowd.
Financial journalism offers the highest salaries in the sector, and graduates go on to enjoy varied careers – from breaking important stories on global finance with the Financial Times, to conducting in-depth investigations for Bloomberg, or writing about consumer affairs for a wide range of news organisations.
Who is this for?
Due to its structure and content, the MA Global Financial Journalism is suitable for those with or without much prior experience in journalism. You may have no background in finance but wish to specialise and discover great stories. Or you may have experience in finance and economics and want to learn how to be a successful journalist. This programme is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis, enabling you to study around existing commitments and/or employment.
Whether you are looking to start your career or continue your professional development, you will gain all the knowledge, practical skills and insight needed for your next step.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please visit https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/global-financial-journalism. |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Summary
Develop your professional skills as a journalist with our unique Global Financial Journalism MA programme. You will gain a global outlook on business, finance and the economy and will learn directly from seasoned industry figures working for elite international news organisations. You will develop skills as a multimedia journalist by telling stories about business, finance and the economy.
While many traditional roles in newsrooms are disappearing, financial journalism is growing and our graduates are in high demand. We will give you the professional skills and knowledge needed to work in fast-paced multimedia newsrooms around the world.
Studying the financial sector in London will give you a unique insight into global business, while funded study trips will help you get to grips with global economics and stock markets such as the Hang Seng Index and Wall Street. Most students don’t have any background in finance but are interested in working as financial journalists. The programme also attracts working journalists who want to specialise in financial journalism, and graduates with a background in the financial sector who want to work as journalists. We welcome applications from UK/EU graduates and non-EU graduates with good English skills.
The MA in Financial Journalism is unique in its international reach and includes the chance for overseas travel. The course teaches the skills needed for financial journalism. Supported by the Marjorie Deane Foundation the course aims to develop the professional skills and knowledge needed to work in a multimedia environment.
Through the generous support of the Marjorie Deane Foundation for Financial Journalism, the MA Financial Journalism degree offers full tuition scholarship opportunities through the generosity of the Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation for both UK/EU students and overseas students from developing countries.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. Consideration will also be given to mature applicants with substantial work experience in radio and/or television journalism. Within your application you should include a 250-word article on a topic of your choice in business or financial journalism. It should be based on your own personal investigation and include an interview with someone relevant to your chosen topic. Prerequisites |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 24440 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 24440 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11930 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11930 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11930 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11930 GBP for Whole course |
City St George’s School of Communication & Creativity is a socially engaged and politically conscious centre of educational excellence and world-changing interdisciplinary research which shapes and influences professional practice.
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We support and develop the next generation of practitioners and entrepreneurs who work across the Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance and Music) and Communications (Media, Publishing, …
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