International Journalism (MA)

Overview

Journalism is increasingly an influential and expanding area of learning and research. New technologies from blogging, to multiplatform television and from Twitter to online distribution have revolutionised the way news is made, disseminated and consumed. This course aims to enable students to understand these rapid technological changes and their impact on the future practice of international journalism.

The MA International Journalism is designed to enable students to embark on a career in journalism, or return to a career with enhanced skills and understanding. The programme is especially designed for students who do not live in the UK or who are interested in working beyond the UK in the future. The course places a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of journalism and you can expect to emerge from the course with the knowledge and skills that the journalism industry is looking for today.

One of the course's senior lecturers, James Rodgers, is a regular contributor to our blog - where you can keep up-to-date with the latest developments within the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Good Honours degree or equivalent. If you have lower qualifications but substantial relevant work experience you are also encouraged to apply.

Course contents

You will take 5 core modules, 1 optional module and a dissertation of 15,000 words.

Core modules:

• Issues in International Journalism
• Journalism, Politics & Society
• Media Law & Ethics
• Researching News
• International Journalism Project OR Dissertation

Options are chosen from a designated set including:

• Feature Writing
• Broadcast and/or Online Journalism
• Work Placement

Read more about the modules

Assessment

Assessment methods include News story and feature writing, television and radio packages, essays, research projects, oral presentations, reports, briefs, computer projects, and examinations.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in the areas of, online journalism, news management, public relations, newspaper and magazine journalism news agency work and new media communications, television journalism, local news in international settings, corporate journalism, campaigning and investigative work, broadcasting and specialist trade journalism. Possible job roles leading from the course include: editing, reporting, feature writing, sub editing, layout/photography, producing, editing and script-writing.