MA Global Data Journalism at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

This pathway on the MA Global Journalism prepares students to tell high-impact world-changing stories using data. It is delivered in partnership with the Institute for Journalism and Social Change , led by Claire Provost, former data journalist for the Guardian and head of global investigations for Open Democracy.

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 Introduction to Data Journalism, Data Visualisation and Storytelling, Global Data Journalism 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 crossover 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

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-postgraduate-study

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