Overview

In this Newspaper Journalism programme from City St George's, University of London you will build a combination of vital professional skills. These include research, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and newspaper production in print and online.

Quick Facts:

We give you a concern for professional standards, covering both critical and ethical reflection.
During your degree you will be encouraged to undertake optional work placements, with support from your tutors in finding these at appropriate organisations.
By studying the Newspaper Journalism MA here at City, you will benefit from unrivalled industry contacts and a solid grounding in the best practices of professional journalism.
The graduates swiftly progress to work as journalists, reporters, and editors.

After completing the Newspaper Journalism MA, in recent years our graduates have been appointed to the following positions:

The Sun, Showbiz Reporter

Financial Times, Social Media Journalist

BBC News, Journalism Researcher

The Guardian, News Reporter

Telegraph, Sports Journalist

CityAM, Reporter

The Sunday Times, Assistant Books Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics, Rules and Standards

Journalism Portfolio

Editorial Production

Final Project

UK Media Law

Social and Digital Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

Most postgraduate courses don't have a fixed application deadline and admissions operate on a rolling basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 107 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General 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).

Please upload the following documents via the online application.

Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The MA Newspaper Journalism Application Supplemental Information form
A copy of your degree transcript. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25650 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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