MA Data Journalism at University of East London

Programme overview

Data journalism is changing the way news is reported. More industries now need professionals who can work with data and support data-driven journalism. A 2017 Google News Lab survey found that 51 per cent of media companies in the US and Europe have data journalists on staff.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: Department of Media | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Optional modules cover broadcast journalism, media industry analysis, global communication, industry engagement, and data analytics, allowing you to gain specialised knowledge in your areas of interest. Modules include Data in Context: Strategies for Effective Communication, Data Visualisation Tools and Technologies, Visual Analytics and Multimedia: Creating Insights, Professional Practice and Research Methods (Mental Wealth), Final Major Project.

Career pathways

Data journalism is now a key part of the media industry. The BBC Shared Data Unit, for example, has helped create over 600 stories across 250 regional news outlets in just 18 months.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ordinary Degree; DipHE; Minimum 2:2 Honours in a relevant subject.; Applicants without a first degree but with years of professional practice in relevant fields may be considered in special circumstances, but they may have to complete an oral interview or written test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,640 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,620 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

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

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