MA Data Journalism in London United Kingdom | University of East London

Our MA Data Journalism program equips you with career-boosting skills in this rapidly evolving field. You'll gain comprehensive, practical knowledge about leveraging data as a valuable resource for journalistic storytelling, preparing you for emerging industry demands. Data journalism has transformed from a niche specialty to a vital skill across sectors. A 2017 Google News Lab study revealed that over half of US and European companies employ data journalists. Our curriculum explores the evolving relationship between technology, big data, and journalism, adapting to industry changes while reimagining conventional reporting techniques.
This program develops your ability to craft compelling narratives from data. You'll master techniques for gathering, interpreting, and assessing information from diverse sources while understanding the broader media landscape's political, economic, and technological dimensions.
You'll examine data journalism's role in modern news operations, learning from experienced practitioners including working data journalists, analysts, and media researchers. Our industry-connected faculty ensures your education remains aligned with current professional standards and practices.

What began as an experimental approach has become fundamental to contemporary journalism. The BBC Shared Data Unit's impact demonstrates this shift - producing over 600 stories across 250 regional outlets in just 18 months.
Data journalism now extends far beyond traditional newsrooms. Data literacy has become indispensable across professions, from finance to nonprofit work. As institutions increasingly recognize the value of making public data accessible, data journalists play an ever more crucial role in society.