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Full time & Part time October MA 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Communication & Media Studies (7)

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Are you passionate about uncovering the truth and making a difference through investigative journalism? Look no further than our MA in Investigative Reporting. This cutting-edge programme brings together top practitioners and institutions to provide advanced training in the latest investigative newsgathering and publishing skills. Led by experienced journalists and renowned academics, you'll explore the ethical challenges and social impact of journalism while honing your storytelling abilities. With a flexible entry requirement policy, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with prior investigative experience. Don't miss this opportunity to study and practice investigative journalism under expert guidance. Apply now and unlock exciting career prospects.

About the course

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 Journalism brings together leading practitioners and institutions to offer you 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 course introduces you to critical accounts of the media's watchdog function and journalism's evolving social role.

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Entry Requirements

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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Where will I study?

Where is Birkbeck, University of London
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