MA Newspaper Journalism
Key information
Train to become a reporter, correspondent or editor for global news organisations with our stimulating and modern Newspaper Journalism MA programme. You will develop a range of practical skills and media knowledge needed to make an impact in a hugely competitive industry.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
You will build a combination of vital professional skills. These include research, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and newspaper production in print and online.
We give you a concern for professional standards, covering both critical and ethical reflection.
During your degree you will be encouraged to undertake optional work placements, with support from your tutors in finding these at appropriate organisations.
Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
Master of Arts (MA)
Who is this course for?
If you have an active interest in current affairs and a commitment to learning the discipline of newspaper journalism, this programme is ideal.
You should also have a demonstrable interest in print news and features, as well as online journalism.
Career
By studying the Newspaper Journalism MA here at City, you will benefit from unrivalled industry contacts and a solid grounding in the best practices of professional journalism.
Our graduates swiftly progress to work as journalists, reporters, and editors.
After completing the Newspaper Journalism MA, in recent years our graduates have been appointed to the following positions:
The Sun, Showbiz Reporter
Financial Times, Social Media Journalist
BBC News, Journalism Researcher
The Guardian, News Reporter
Telegraph, Sports Journalist
CityAM, Reporter
The Sunday Times, Assistant Books Editor
Daily Mail, Sub-editor
Bloomberg News, Reporter
PA Media (Press Association), Reporter.
Key information
Train to become a reporter, correspondent or editor for global news organisations with our stimulating and modern Newspaper Journalism MA programme. You will develop a range of practical skills and media knowledge needed to make an impact in a hugely competitive industry.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
You will build a combination of vital professional skills. These include research, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and newspaper production in print and online.
We give you a concern for professional standards, covering both critical and ethical reflection.
During your degree you will be encouraged to undertake optional work placements, with support from your tutors in finding these at appropriate organisations.
Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
Master of Arts (MA)
Who is this course for?
If you have an active interest in current affairs and a commitment to learning the discipline of newspaper journalism, this programme is ideal.
You should also have a demonstrable interest in print news and features, as well as online journalism.
Career
By studying the Newspaper Journalism MA here at City, you will benefit from unrivalled industry contacts and a solid grounding in the best practices of professional journalism.
Our graduates swiftly progress to work as journalists, reporters, and editors.
After completing the Newspaper Journalism MA, in recent years our graduates have been appointed to the following positions:
The Sun, Showbiz Reporter
Financial Times, Social Media Journalist
BBC News, Journalism Researcher
The Guardian, News Reporter
Telegraph, Sports Journalist
CityAM, Reporter
The Sunday Times, Assistant Books Editor
Daily Mail, Sub-editor
Bloomberg News, Reporter
PA Media (Press Association), Reporter.
