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Investigative Journalism – (M.A.)
City University London
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| Application Deadline: | The application deadline for entry in September 2008 has passed | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,000 - ≈ € 19,960 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
This pioneering course provides you with the essential skills for a first job in print or broadcast journalism, together with innovative and in-depth research and investigation techniques.
Teaching and Assessment
All MA Journalism courses at City are practical, hands-on courses designed for people that want to become journalists. As a result, much of your coursework will be journalistic assignments that you produce to deadline, as you would in a real news organisation.
Some courses are taught in lecture theatres, such as Journalism and Society 1 and Media Law, but most are small-group workshops that allow you to develop your journalistic skills and knowledge with the support of our expert academics.
We advise our students that they need to be available for classes and assignments from Mondays to Fridays during working hours, and occasionally outside those times.
Career Prospects
We have been running Journalism courses at City since 1976. In the 34 years since, over 4,000 students have graduated and are now working in the media in the UK and internationally.
Read alumni stories and see the full list of graduate destinations in the 25th anniversary issue of our alumni magazine XCity.
Employment
This course aims to prepare you for a first job in any form of journalism, including newspapers, magazines, online and the broadcast media. Course graduates will be especially valued in jobs which require rigorous, in-depth and advanced research and investigative skills.
Contents
Course Content
This pioneering new course, launched in 2008, provides you with the essential skills for a first job in print or broadcast journalism, together with innovative and in-depth research and investigation techniques.
The course:
* teaches advanced research skills including computer-assisted reporting, the effective use of public records and databases, the Freedom of Information Act, and other complex information
* provides case studies of high-profile investigations and the skills to investigate issues of public concern, miscarriages of justice, and companies, organisations and individuals within an ethical framework
* offers you the opportunity to complete a real-life investigation aimed for publication or broadcast
* is taught by leading investigative journalists, including: David Leigh, investigations editor of The Guardian and Professor of Reporting at City; Gavin MacFadyen, director of the Centre for Investigative Journalism based at City; Heather Brooke, Freedom of Information expert and Visiting Professor at City; Rosie Waterhouse, formerly of the Sunday Times Insight team and Newsnight, and; Melanie McFadyean, City lecturer and freelance journalist
Students and graduates of this course have worked as interns at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, based at City University London.
Topics will range from business and financial journalism and investigations into individuals, organisations and corporations to miscarriages of justice. You will also be taught the basic essential skills required by the media industry such as producing news and feature material, interviewing, production, law, structure of government and ethics.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* You should have at least a good second-class degree in any subject, and preferably mathematics or economics at GCSE or A level. Consideration will also be given to mature applicants with substantial work experience in journalism.
* You must be able to demonstrate commitment to journalism through relevant work experience, including regional newspapers, magazines, online, broadcast or student journalism. You don't need a set number of weeks of work experience, but we advise you to get as much as possible, both before and after submitting your application.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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You can contact Prof. Ivor Gaber to ask a question about Investigative Journalism at City University London.
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