MA Investigative Journalism

The Postgraduate Course, Investigative Journalism MA offered by De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, provides students with a unique opportunity to acquire skills that combine the practice of journalism with the rigour of in-depth research. The course enables students to expose issues of public concern that can end up making headlines around the world. Course Content: The course offers options for studying full-time over the year or part-time over two years. Coursework is balanced with practical work in multimedia newsrooms, workshops, lectures, individual and team projects. Students will be taught by professionals from the field of investigative journalism and learn how to dig out hidden documents, get past PR 'firewalls', secure exclusive interviews, work with photographers in the field, and much more.Key Modules: This course comprises five core modules: Investigative Journalism skills, Investigative Journalism major project, Law, Ethics and Society, Investigative Research Elements and Global Investigations. These modules interlink theory with practice for a well-rounded understanding of the field.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). A dual accredited master's degree means students get both practical and certified academic training.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have an optimum chance of getting employment within local, national and international broadcasting, print, online or multi-platform media organisations, or as freelance journalists or media advisers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.