Overview

You will develop skills in print, broadcast and online journalism and learn how they function in a global context.

The International Journalism programme from City, University of London enables you to study news in all its forms and grow your understanding of international journalism from a UK perspective.

While you will practise in different media of journalism (print, broadcast and online), you will additionally explore theory and reflect on your work. You also explore the contemporary global domain of journalism.

Career

Here at City we provide an alumni network that is second to none in UK journalism.

As one of our graduates you will have possibly the best employment opportunities of any journalism graduate in Britain.

Our graduates work in both global and national media and in related occupations. These include roles from researchers to editors in broadcasting organisations such as:

BBC Radio and TV (including BBC World Service)

ITN

Channel 4

Al Jazeera

CNN

France24

NHK (Japan).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Journalism

Journalistic Storytelling

International News

Production

Ethics, Rules and Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-02 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 369 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.

You must be able to demonstrate a hunger to be a journalist through relevant work experience. This may be paid work, an internship, student journalism in an academic institution, freelance work, or a combination of these.
A copy of your degree transcript - either a good quality scanned copy or an original. If you are an overseas student and will be applying for a student visa, you should submit a good quality scan as you will need to supply the original to the UK Border Agency as part of your student visa application. If you have not completed your degree please indicate your expected date of graduation in the application form.
A copy of your CV.

Tuition Fee

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International

22733 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22733 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11361 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11361 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Journalism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom / Merit-based

School of Health & Psychological Sciences Dean's Bursary for Professional Advancement

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