London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Investigative Journalism in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London
City St George's, University of London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,650
(c. USD34,350.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
Develop essential research and reporting skills to conduct thorough investigations capable of transforming lives and society. Our groundbreaking Investigative Journalism MA is a highly demanding program centered on cultivating the practical investigative skills crucial for success.
You'll master techniques for investigating and storytelling across various media formats. The curriculum covers writing concise news content for both print and digital outlets, along with self-producing compelling short films and podcasts. Training includes investigative methods using public and private sources, open-source intelligence, data journalism tools, freedom of information laws, financial investigation techniques, and ethical interviewing (including handling vulnerable sources appropriately). You'll also learn fundamental principles of ethical undercover operations. The program prepares you to navigate legal and ethical challenges confidently, ensuring your investigations maintain professional integrity, impact, and safety.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. 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. As well as new graduates, we also welcome mature applicants with substantial work experience in the industry. 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 lower than 6.5 in any other component. TOEFL: We require a well-balanced overall score of at least 100 and no less than 25 in the Writing section.
Tuition
GBP
25,650