MA Investigative and Human Rights Journalism at SOAS University of London

This pathway on the MA Global Journalism will prepare you for career paths in investigative journalism and human rights reporting. It is led by Iain Overton, former award-winning current affairs producer for the BBC, founding editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and current director of Action on Armed Violence .

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 Investigative Newsgathering Techniques, Conflict and Human Rights Reporting, Investigative and Human Rights 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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