International Journalism MA

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

You will develop skills in text, 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 (text, broadcast and online), you will additionally explore journalism theories and concepts and reflect on your work. You also explore the contemporary global domain of journalism.

 

You will learn from working with people from the UK, Europe and beyond and benefit from our location in London, a global media city.

 

The course enables you either to start a career in journalism, or to undertake continuing professional development.

 

It is suitable, therefore, for those with the required academic qualifications but without any prior experience in journalism, and, more exceptionally, for those with appropriate experience in journalism but who do not hold the required academic qualifications.

 

Graduates from the course overwhelmingly enter the workplace although some go on to further study.
 

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

 

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

 

Structure
 

Master of Arts (MA)
 

Duration:

• Full-time: 12 months

 

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

UK

 

• 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.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must get a minimum overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS English language test, including at least 7.0 in the writing component of the test and no less than 6.5 in any other component.

 

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Arts (MA)

 

Full-time per year

• UK: £10,820
• Overseas/EU: £21,650

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 and beyond.

 

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

• BBC Radio and TV (including BBC World Service)
• ITN
• Channel 4
• Al Jazeera
• CNN
• Sky News
• France24
• Euronews
• NHK (Japan).
• Reuters
• AFP
• AP

 

As well as in major newspapers and magazines including:

• The New York Times
• Financial Times
• The Hindu
• Fairfax Media (New Zealand)
• The Times
• The Guardian
• The Daily Telegraph
• The Independent
   

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.