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PostgraduateMA

Investigative and Human Rights Journalism

SOAS University of London
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,965Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SOAS University of London, the MA Investigative and Human Rights Journalism provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This pathway on the MA Global Journalism will prepare you for career paths in investigative journalism and human rights reporting. It is led by Iain Overton – former award-winning current affairs producer for the BBC, founding editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and current director of Action on Armed Violence. As well as getting to grips with the fundamentals of investigative research techniques, you will learn to address the complex ethical, safety and funding challenges that are often at stake in this kind of journalism, and understand its unique contribution to democratic ... International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Investigative Research Methods and Techniques
Ethics and Safety in Human Rights Reporting
Global South Journalism and Decolonial Perspectives
Disinformation
Censorship and Media Repression
Funding and Sustainability in Independent Journalism
Feminist Approaches to Investigative Storytelling
Legal Frameworks and Accountability in Journalism
Advanced Investigative Project and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,965

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,965

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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