Course Overview

The MA in Data Journalism is a cutting-edge course designed to give you the interactive storytelling skills needed to work within a growing number of jobs in the media and beyond. The course has relationships with The Telegraph, Haymarket magazines, Reach newspapers (formerly Trinity Mirror) in the UK, La Nacion in Argentina and Convoca in Peru, as well as a number of other organizations covering broadcast, online, and print data journalism, all of which are keen to bring in the skills that you will be developing on the course. You should indicate on your application in you wish to be considered for opportunities with those organizations during the course. Studying under internationally renowned course leaders in a city with a vibrant cultural sector, and with access to a range of media organizations, youll learn exciting new skills in data journalism and interactive storytelling across a range of contexts, from mobile-first data journalism on social platforms, to practicing data-driven journalism within online and broadcast newsroom contexts. Partnerships with newspaper, magazine, online, and broadcast organizations provide unique opportunities for students to build contacts and experience and work on live projects.

General Eligibility

You should have a 2:1 or higher in a related discipline from any UK university.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• For international students, you should have attained IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.