Newspaper Journalism

Entry requirements

• You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.
• You should have gained some work experience in the media, eg on local/regional UK newspapers (or have this arranged when you apply).

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is suitable for students from any degree background with an interest in current affairs.

Students will have a keen interest in the media, specifically in news and/or features in print and/or online journalism.

The course has an exceptional reputation and an outstanding graduate employment record. The degree has been helping aspiring journalists into employment since 1982.

The course combines professional skills training in reporting, interviewing, writing, editing, research and newspaper production (in print and online) with a concern for professional standards and critical and ethical reflection.

Many students undertake work experience in their chosen field, taking advantage of our location, usually arranging them for the winter and/or spring break.

The department includes former BBC politics editor Professor Suzanne Franks; the former Guardian Media Editor Professor Jane Martinson, investigative journalist Dr Paul Lashmar; and award-winning researcher and digital media expert Professor Jane Singer.

We have been running Journalism courses at City since 1976. In the years since, over 5,000 students have graduated and are now working in the media around the world.