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Investigative Journalism MA/PG Dip/PG Cert

De Montfort University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    De Montfort University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Endorsed by and developed with Channel 4, this course has been designed to address industry demand and to find and educate the next generation of audio-visual investigative journalists. This course is the result of a unique collaboration between DMU and one of the country’s most respected broadcasters, Channel 4. It will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge for a successful career in investigative video journalism. Designed by industry experts, the course addresses skills such as in-depth research, handling complex data, understanding financial information, and working undercover. After a thorough grounding in media law, regulation and ethics, you will receive tuition in various investigative techniques, including using the Freedom of Information Act, data journalism and financial journalism. You will also be taught how to use specialist camera equipment, and how to plan, shoot and edit your own material with a view to making industry-standard, broadcast-quality journalistic films. This is supplemented by a survey of the academic study of journalism, all of which is intended to help you flourish as a practitioner. The connection with Channel 4 helps the course tutors identify potential work experience placements, and professional mentors for students. Recent graduates have gone to work as directors, presenters, reporters and researchers with national and international news and current affairs broadcasters, including the BBC and Channel 4. Key features; Study for an MA that has been endorsed by and developed in collaboration with Channel 4. This means that you will receive industry-standard teaching from expert academics and professional journalists. Specialise by studying a course that is solely aimed at producing investigative video journalists. Experience a wide range of teaching styles and environments, from traditional lectures and seminars to intensive skills workshops, news days and studio work. Choose to independently produce a piece of investigative journalism suitable for broadcast by one of the mainstream outlets as part of your final semester project. Benefit from our academics’ extensive experience as journalists, filmmakers, media consultants and producers to develop the skills you need to launch your career. Study on a course that is suitable for both established professionals and graduates wanting to break into the field.

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£ 17,600per year

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University information

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9BH, England

The only UK university that's an ambassador for one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and one of 39 UK unis to achieve a Race Equality Charter Mark.
Through DMU Global, students can travel cheaply, learn, gain new skills and make memories – DMU has recently taken students as far as LA, Fiji and Seoul.
DMU buildings range from the historic 14th-century to contemporary 21st-century creations, and university life is enriched by students from 140 nations.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    83rd out of 91 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    110 53%

    81st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    58th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    50th

    29

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