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City St George's, University of London: Investigative Journalism
| Institution | City St George's, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Communication and Creativity View department profile |
| Web | https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Course overview:
High impact journalism has the power to change lives. Exposés such as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal and the Paradise Papers have made global headlines, sparked public outrage and changed government policy. Investigative stories start with journalists determined to dig beneath the daily news, to uncover wrong-doing and injustice.
Our industry-leading master’s will develop your knowledge and understanding of investigative journalism, with a focus on delivering legal, safe and ethically sound investigations of subjects that are in the public interest.
You will learn how to identify and develop ideas of areas to investigate, and how to use the most appropriate research techniques and latest data-driven methods. Throughout the course you will build resilience and tenacity, enabling you to make sound decisions when facing challenging situations.
A final investigative project demonstrates your abilities and can act as your calling card to the industry. Graduates have gone on to work for major news organisations in the UK and abroad, as well as specialist outlets including The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Spotlight on Corruption.
Who is this for?
Offered on a full-time basis, this is a master’s degree aimed at maximising your chances of being employed as an investigative journalist or in an associated field. It emphasises the development of practical skills and professional attitudes, making it suitable for those without any prior experience in journalism. It is also suitable for those with industry experience but who do not necessarily hold the required academic qualifications.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please visit https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/investigative-journalism |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Summary
Build the vital skills in research and reporting that are needed to form robust investigations with the power to change lives and society. Our pioneering Investigative Journalism MA is an intensely challenging programme that focuses on the practical investigative abilities you'll need to succeed. You will learn how to investigate and communicate across different journalistic platforms.
We will teach you how to investigate using open and closed sources, open-source intelligence (OSINT), data journalism, access to information laws, financial investigative journalism, interviewing and dealing with vulnerable people, and the basics of ethical undercover work.
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We will teach you a range of skills, from basic news writing for print or online, to producing short films and podcasts.
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We will teach you how to operate legally and ethically.
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At the end of the course you'll produce a piece of professional-standard investigative work on the platform of your choice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. Alongside your application we ask for a 250 word article, which should be a write up of an interview you conducted with someone interesting in your local area. You must be able to demonstrate commitment to journalism through relevant work experience, including regional newspapers, magazines, online, broadcast or student journalism. You don't need a set number of weeks of work experience, but we advise you to get as much as possible, both before and after submitting your application. |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 24440 GBP for Year 1 |
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| International | 24440 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11930 GBP for Year 1 |
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.
The School brings together our renowned Department of Journalism, the industry-focused Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries, and the Department of Performing Arts, which includes Urdang - one of the UK’s finest performing arts specialists in musical theatre and dance.
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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