international journalism
DT574
The MA in International Journalism is a three semester full-time programme covering the practice and theory of journalism in an international context.
Aimed primarily, though not exclusively at international students, the programme will enable students gain a high level of professional competence, a systematic knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of journalism, and a reflexive awareness of the role of journalism in society world-wide. Graduates will be multi-skilled and critically aware, with a sophisticated understanding of the place, function and importance of journalism in a globalised world.
Applicants should have an honours degree (2.2 grade or higher), or equivalent, in any relevant discipline and be highly motivated to work in journalism as a career. Non-native speakers of English must have a score of an IELT score of 7.5 overall in each component, or equivalent. Non-standard applications are also considered.
Programme Outline
The programme is divided into three strands: journalism practice, context and content:
Journalism Practice: writing & reporting; sub-editing, layout, design; radio; investigative reporting and feature writing;
Context: history & theory of journalism, international media law, ethics & standards; research methods;
Content: war & peace reporting, reporting international business, developing world & human rights, European societies & policies, journalism in a globalised world.
Students will also complete a dissertation (journalism-related) during the third semester.
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