MA Global Financial Journalism in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

The Global Financial Journalism MA program offers a distinctive approach to preparing you for a successful journalism career, providing both core reporting abilities and specialized expertise highly valued by global media outlets. You'll acquire an international perspective on commerce, finance, and economic systems through instruction from top professionals. As a multimedia journalist, you'll learn to craft compelling narratives about financial markets and economic trends. Our program delivers the essential competencies required for dynamic news environments worldwide. London's financial hub serves as your classroom, offering unparalleled access to global business insights, complemented by sponsored educational visits - typically to New York and Shanghai - where you'll engage directly with major financial centers like Wall Street and the Hang Seng Index.

Ideal candidates
This program is designed for aspiring journalists who aim to influence financial reporting. The MA in Global Financial Journalism prepares you for diverse opportunities, whether exposing financial developments, analyzing consumer trends, investigating corporate giants, or reporting on international markets. You might be new to finance but eager to specialize, or perhaps you have an economics background seeking journalistic training. Beyond traditional reporting skills for digital and print media, you'll master broadcast journalism techniques and data-driven storytelling.

Professional outcomes:
Graduates of our Global Financial Journalism MA program are recruited by leading international news organizations, while others pursue communications positions with governmental and financial entities. You'll complete the program equipped to conduct thorough investigations, uncover impactful stories, and deliver comprehensive analyses of global financial institutions and economic trends. Approximately 75% of our alumni establish careers in London, with others securing positions in major financial capitals including New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and Singapore.

Practical experience:
We strongly advocate for journalism students to pursue professional placements during their studies. Hands-on experience represents a crucial phase in career development, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge while building valuable industry connections.