MA Journalism
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
MA Journalism
ccredited with distinction by the Professional Publishers Association, this practical MA gives you the essential skills to work as a journalist for multiple audiences across myriad platforms.
Journalism is about the world outside. Its about the story and the people who make it. Its about being on top of the zeitgeist. And being on top of the deadlines.
What you will learn
This MA gives you the practical skills to work as a journalist at the highest level in print and online. We will learn what news means, and where it comes from. We will give you the ability to write compelling features and interviews. Well also be focusing on the kinds of questions you need to ask of the individual, the state or the organs of power. And we address how the new digital world has transformed the way we go about journalism, adding new platforms and new technical skills.
The processes we use
The programme is practice-based so youll be creating magazines and working on our local news website while youre here.EastLondonLinesis a live news site run from the Department ofMedia, Communications and Cultural Studies and covering a large area of East and South London. Working on ELL as a journalist will give you unrivalled hands-on experience of being part of an editorial team, finding and breaking news stories and features, and using digital tools like data and video.
The approach we take
You will work in a small group both during your editorial control period of Eastlondonlines and on your digital and magazine project because working in such teams is common professional practice. Underpinning the practice-based work are more theoretical modules essential to give background these cover media law and ethics, politics and public affairs, and journalism in context.
Youll discover how different mediums dictate how you create a story and how to adapt your style of writing to reflect the nature of the platform, from print newspapers to digital features.
Join us and discover how to express yourself concisely, grab the attention of readers and think on your feet in this swipe-left-and-right world.
Professional accreditation
The MA Journalism has just received a renewed two-year accreditation from the Professional Publishers Association, with the new, highest accolade of a 'distinction' awarded to us.
This is now given by the Association to reward programmes of the highest overall quality which achieve a distinction level in the majority of categories in the accreditation process, which cover all aspects of the programme.
The inspection team commended the programme as 'exceptional' and said we produced 'highly motivated' students who were given 'excellent opportunities to produce real live journalism on Eastlondonlines', received 'formidable feedback' and a high level of day-to-day support in their studies. They also believed that we had achieved the right balance between introducing new digital techniques and teaching traditional core practices. And they were incredibly complimentary about the students themselves and the work they produce.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
There are four lecture-based theoretical modules in which we give you the background theoretical knowledge to become expert practitioners. These are:
- Journalism in Context, which places journalism in the wider political and social context
- Media Law and Ethics, which delivers a grounding in legal issues
- Politics and Power,a module that delivers a basic grounding in how government and public sector operate
- Asking the Right Questions,which teaches advanced research skills for journalists, and is delivered by expert guest speakers
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