Investigative Journalism MA

This pioneering new course, offered by City's internationally-renowned Journalism & Publishing department:

  • provides students with the essential skills for a first job in print or broadcast journalism, together with innovative and in-depth research and investigation techniques
  • teaches advanced research skills including computer-assisted reporting, the effective use of public records and databases, the Freedom of Information Act, and other complex information; and examines undercover and covert investigative techniques.
  • provides knowledge of case studies of high-profile investigations and the skills to investigate issues of public concern, miscarriages of justice, and companies, organisations and individuals within an ethical framework.
  • offers students the opportunity to complete a real-life investigation aimed for publication or broadcast.
  • is taught by leading investigative journalists, including: David Leigh, investigations editor of The Guardian and Anthony Sampson Professor of Reporting at City; Gavin MacFadyen, director of the prestigious Centre for Investigative Journalism based at City; Heather Brooke, Freedom of Information expert and Honorary Visiting Fellow at City; Rosie Waterhouse, formerly of the Sunday Times Insight team and Newsnight, and; Melanie McFadyean, City lecturer and freelance journalist.
  • is located in central London, giving students unrivalled access to the media industry for contacts and work placements.

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