MSc Computational and Data Journalism

The Computational and Data Journalism (MSc) at Cardiff University is a full-time course designed to quench the increasing demand for technically savvy and data-driven journalists. The course equips students to become next-generation journalists who can use coding and data skills to create unique and innovative journalism.Course Content: The teachings include in-depth data practices in journalism, computer programming, data analytics in R, understanding data and journalism, computational and digital journalism, practical data journalism, data science and analytics. Students will also have the option to choose optional modules to complement their knowledge and skills.Key Modules: Some central elements of the course include Reporting Methods and Techniques in Computational Journalism, Understanding Data and Journalism, Practical Data Journalism, Data Analytics in R, Data Science and Analytics, Project Management and Innovation and a final Dissertation.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Future Careers: Students graduating from this course open doors to a broad array of careers. The course structures a direct pathway to careers in journalism, media, and communications, enhancing the prospects of becoming data journalists, news app developers, data editors, data analysts, researchers, editors, and innovators in the Digital Media field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here