Digital and Social Journalism MA
City, University of London
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Course overviewBenefits of this courseYou will stay at the forefront of digital journalism by learning about its development through interactive content and other engaging formats.You will learn social media, audience development and data journalism skills as well as coding for journalists. Plus, our video and audio production training is tailored for online web and social media publication.Prepare yourself for careers in multimedia, data journalism and audience development as well as broader ...Read more

Course overview

Benefits of this course

  • You will stay at the forefront of digital journalism by learning about its development through interactive content and other engaging formats.
  • You will learn social media, audience development and data journalism skills as well as coding for journalists. Plus, our video and audio production training is tailored for online web and social media publication.
  • Prepare yourself for careers in multimedia, data journalism and audience development as well as broader digital journalism roles. ·
  • You will learn from experienced journalists and guest lecturers and gain invaluable industry connections during your studies.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Arts (MA)

Who is this course for?

If you have an active interest in current affairs and digital journalism, and a good first degree, this programme is for you.

Social media or data experience is beneficial if you want to specialise in those fields. If you're a traditional journalist looking to make a career shift towards the digital realm, this course provides the perfect opportunity for upskilling.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

You should hold an upper second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution. You should have gained some work experience in journalism, and/or in relevant fields (eg social media, data work) outside journalism (or have this arranged when you apply).

Tuition fees

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£11,930 per year

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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)

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £11930. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£24,440 per year

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Students from EU

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

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £24440. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£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 International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £24440. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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City, University of London
City, University of London , London

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)....

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City, University of London
Finsbury Islington London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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