International Journalism MA
Brunel University of London
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In this course, you will learn to deliver high-quality video, audio, online, and print journalism geared towards global audiences. You will also learn some of the tools and techniques that fact-checkers and open-source investigators use to check claims and verify or debunk images, increasingly essential skills in an age when misinformation and disinformation proliferate.Brunel’s course content aims to equip you with digital, multi-platform journalism skills and an advanced understanding of the ...Read more

In this course, you will learn to deliver high-quality video, audio, online, and print journalism geared towards global audiences. You will also learn some of the tools and techniques that fact-checkers and open-source investigators use to check claims and verify or debunk images, increasingly essential skills in an age when misinformation and disinformation proliferate.

Brunel’s course content aims to equip you with digital, multi-platform journalism skills and an advanced understanding of the context of journalism in the fast-changing world of news media. You will study a mix of practical and theory modules contextualising different forms of journalistic practice within a world of technological, political, and cultural change.

Brunel offers you a challenging, employment-orientated programme on a leading journalism course at a London university focusing on international reporting.

You will benefit significantly from our research strengths and excellent links with the industry, the opportunity to build your journalistic skills working on the Hillingdon Herald, which is published locally, while doing your studies, and the option of taking a course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Additionally, alumni and industry guest speakers will bring further insight and inspiration about what it means to work within global media.  

You will also get plenty of hands-on training and practice in the University’s well-equipped media suite that mimics the recording and broadcast facilities used within the industry.

The MA International Journalism will appeal to diverse candidates interested in journalism across all sectors, including print journalism, online journalism, radio journalism, TV journalism, and cross-platform reporting.

As a graduate of International Journalism MA your skills will be well suited to a variety of roles within journalism, particularly those with an international context, such as: Reporters for international news agencies War and foreign correspondents Online journalists Magazine journalists Investigative journalists Content producers for mobile platforms Communication officer in non-government and private sector organisations.

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67th
What students say
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Ryan
06 Nov 23

Brunel University has a good atmosphere, Fun events for socialisation and good learning support if needed from Lecturers...Read more

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23 Feb 15

The facilities available for journalism are really good. I think the NCTS element will help over courses which aren't accredited. Most of the accommodation isn't bad- a couple..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants need to have a 2:2 UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification and evidence of commitment to journalism as a career such as student journalism or work experience. Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

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£13,280 per year

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£20,400 per year

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£20,400 per year

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Ryan
06 Nov 23
Journalism (Communication) - BA (Hons)
Brunel University has a good atmosphere, Fun events for socialisation and good learning support if needed from Lecturers....
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SR
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23 Feb 15
The facilities available for journalism are really good. I think the NCTS element will help over courses which aren't accredited. Most of the accommodation isn't bad- a couple...
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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as...

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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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