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University of Stirling: International Journalism
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Communication, Media and Culture |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Accuracy, impartiality, truth. The values of journalism really matter in today’s world of misinformation. Despite its core values, contemporary journalism is constantly changing. It offers new career opportunities funded by new revenue and news gathering models (Source: Journalism, 2024).
Our MSc International Journalism will make sure you have the practical skills to stay relevant. We focus on investigative journalism and how it’s applied across various cultural, political and regulatory environments. You’ll learn how to navigate the practical challenges of reporting in an international context.
You’ll learn about:
basic news gathering newswriting podcasting photography videography data analysis interview techniques documentaries Hands-on teaching from experienced experts You’ll receive hands-on teaching from experienced journalists and top academic researchers. Recent speakers and contributors to the course have included:
Pulitzer Prize-nominated New York Times journalist Azadeh Moaveni; BBC Verify social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring; former BBC Washington correspondent and Radio 4 Today programme presenter James Naughtie; award-winning Channel 4 News investigative journalist Jamal Osman; a former editor-in-chief of The Scotsman, now one of the paper’s leading columnists; an ex-specialist correspondent for the Press Association and Independent on Sunday; a serving BBC Scotland reporter; Billy Briggs and Karin Goodwin, co-editors of award-winning investigative website The Ferret; campaigning environmental investigative journalist Jan Goodey. Emphasis on investigative research and reporting Our course kicks off with a look at how to conduct open-source investigations. This is delivered by internationally renowned investigative journalism collective, Bellingcat. You'll learn how to conduct in-depth interviews and produce long-form investigative journalism features.
Course flexibility for your career goals Tailor your studies by choosing a more practice or theory-led route depending on your career ambitions. Check the course details for more information.
Comprehensive employability and skills programme Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities we have a dedicated Employability and Skills Officer. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. Journalists come from a wide range of backgrounds and the profession is keen to encourage applicants from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and the social sciences. We welcome applications from the broadest range of disciplines. |
| Location | Main Site Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Our MSc in International Journalism introduces students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds to the theory and practice of journalism in a global context. The course is internationally-focussed and deals with the practice of journalism across different media, cultural and regulatory environments.
With a combination of practice and theory, the MSc International Journalism at Stirling enables you to tailor your studies by choosing a practice- or theory-led route depending on your interests and career ambitions.
The course is provided by our Division of Communications, Media and Culture which has a strong international profile and builds on our existing strengths in teaching and research. In journalism alone, the Division has staff from South Africa. Venzuela, Pakistan, China and Ireland, as well as the UK.3ew4
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. Journalists come from a wide range of backgrounds and the profession is keen to encourage applicants from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and the social sciences. We welcome applications from the broadest range of disciplines. |
| Location | Main Site Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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