International Journalism MA
City, University of London
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Key informationThe MA International Journalism is a professional master’s which includes practical and academic components, such as fieldwork, workshops, studio work and an option to complete a final practical project or a dissertation. The programme study-based components reflect the level of award.Course overviewBenefits of this courseYou will develop skills in print, broadcast and online journalism and learn how they function in a global context.Our programme enables you to study news in all ...Read more

Key information

The MA International Journalism is a professional master’s which includes practical and academic components, such as fieldwork, workshops, studio work and an option to complete a final practical project or a dissertation. The programme study-based components reflect the level of award.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will develop skills in print, broadcast and online journalism and learn how they function in a global context.

Our programme enables you to study news in all its forms and grow your understanding of international journalism from a UK perspective.

While you will practise in different media of journalism (print, broadcast and online), you will additionally explore theory and reflect on your work. You also explore the contemporary global domain of journalism.

You will learn from working with people from all over the world and benefit from our location in London, a global media city.

Who is this course for?

If you have a good first degree and a strong interest in the way international news is reported, you will be well suited to this programme.

We combine a strong emphasis on journalistic practice with rigorous discussion of the current trends in global journalism.

Career

Here at City we provide an alumni network that is second to none in UK journalism.

As one of our graduates you will have possibly the best employment opportunities of any journalism graduate in Britain.

Our graduates work in both global and national media and in related occupations. These include roles from researchers to editors in broadcasting organisations such as:

  • BBC Radio and TV (including BBC World Service)
  • ITN
  • Channel 4
  • Al Jazeera
  • CNN
  • France24
  • NHK (Japan).

As well as in major newspapers and magazines including:

  • The New York Times
  • Financial Times
  • The Hindu
  • Fairfax Media (New Zealand)
  • The Times.

Internships

We encourage our journalism students to gain journalism experience during their studies. Professional experience is an important step in developing a career in journalism and it helps students by put their learning into practice and make contacts in the industry.

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Entry requirements

You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. You must be able to demonstrate a hunger to be a journalist through relevant work experience. This may be paid work, an internship, student journalism in an academic institution, freelance work, or a combination of these. As well as new graduates, we also welcome mature applicants with substantial work experience in the industry.

Tuition fees

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£11,930 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

£24,440 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

£24,440 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

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