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MA Documentary, Photojournalism and Global Justice at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This pathway on the MA Global Journalism will prepare you for career paths in visual media journalism, along with campaigning, communication and advocacy roles within the global justice movement. It is led by Dr Shahidul Alam, a multi-award winning photographer, author and founder of the Pathshala South Asia Media Institute .

Department: Department of Media Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Global Journalism is taught over two study sessions beginning in September and January as well as a final project that runs throughout the year of study. Core and compulsory modules include Writing for Visual Media, Photojournalism and Documentary Final Project, Global News: Theory and Practice.

Career pathways

The MA Global Journalism and specialist pathways prepare students for freelance careers and journalism roles within conventional news organisations as well as NGO and campaigning organisations. Students will also acquire cross-over skills applicable to a range of career pathways within broader fields including communications, human rights law and politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject. Applicants from Ghana: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution accepted as equivalent to a UK 2:2: Lower Second Class Hons.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,965 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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