London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Investigative Journalism in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,556.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Investigative journalism stands at a pivotal moment in both theory and application. Ethical dilemmas and financial challenges have significantly transformed in-depth reporting, altering its production methods and the organizations that support it.
Our MA Investigative Journalism program unites top professionals and organizations to provide cutting-edge training in modern investigative techniques and publishing approaches relevant across various fields, inside and outside journalism. This forward-thinking program also explores critical perspectives on the media's oversight role and journalism's changing societal impact.
Your instructors will include a diverse mix of scholars, authors, investigative reporters, editors, and digital content creators, featuring Iain Overton, an acclaimed current affairs specialist, published author, and human rights correspondent.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 2.2 or above in any related subject other qualifications will be considered Applications are encouraged from those with prior investigative experience in journalism human rights or other related fields
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Higher requirement - 94 (reading - 19, writing - 24, listening - 20, speaking - 20)
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Higher requirement - 94 (reading - 19, writing - 24, listening - 20, speaking - 20)
Tuition
GBP
19,830