Investigative Reporting (MA)

Master

In London

£ 8,820 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

Investigative journalism is at a crossroads in theory and practice. Crises of ethics and funding have brought profound changes to the nature of long-form journalism, the ways in which it is produced and the institutions that invest in it.

Our MA Investigative Reporting brings together leading practitioners and institutions to deliver advanced training in emergent investigative newsgathering and publishing skills applicable to a range of professional contexts, within and beyond journalism. At the same time, this innovative programme introduces you to critical accounts of the media's watchdog function and journalism's evolving social role.

You will be taught by a mix of academics, writers, investigative journalists, editors and bloggers. Current associate lecturers and special guest contributors include Ewen MacAskill (security and defence correspondent for The Guardian); Louise Ridley (special projects editor for Huffington Post); and Iain Overton (award-winning current affairs journalist, author and human rights reporter).

Modules address new challenges while also reflecting the constants that underpin investigative journalism ethics and storytelling. Above all, the programme presents an opportunity to both study and do investigative journalism, under the guidance of award-winning journalists and experienced academics.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in professional journalism - especially current affairs journalism and long-form reporting in print and online - the media, or public relations. This programme is also relevant for students seeking to enter or develop careers in the NGO or law sectors, particularly in the areas of human rights, civil liberties and corruption.

Graduates will be well-equipped to enter a range of work environments, from newspapers and online journalism to magazines and trade publications. This degree may also be useful in becoming a public relations officer, market researcher or writer.

Jobs gained by some of our journalism graduates include:

Producer, BBC News
Research Manager, BBC News
Project Coordinator, Sony Interactive Entertainment ltd
Marketing Manager, Red Deer
Broadcast Journalist, LBC, Classic FM, Capital and Heart
Staff Writer, Field Gibson Media
Communications Officer, Bristol Water
Staff Reporter, European Medical Journal
Executive Producer, Mongolian Media Council
Business Analyst, GSK
PR Director, Notable

A second-class 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 and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Web
  • Public Relations
  • Surveillance
  • Ethics
  • Publishing Skills
  • Global
  • Public
  • Project
  • Communications
  • Media
  • Production
  • Editors

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You take two core modules, choose two option modules and complete an investigative project.

Part-time students take the two core modules and one option module in Year 1, and their remaining option module and the investigative project in their second year.

CORE MODULES
  • Investigative Reporting: Theory and Practice
  • Journalism by numbers: Working with data
OPTION MODULES
  • Digital Culture
  • Postgraduate Industry Placement (Journalism and Investigative Reporting)
  • Public Relations and Professional Communications
  • Theoretical Perspectives on Media
  • Web-based Journalism and Online Media Production
MA INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING PROJECT
  • Investigative Project

Additional information

FEES 

Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

Investigative Reporting (MA)

£ 8,820 VAT inc.