City University, London

Political Journalism M.A Admission

This course is aimed at those either already working, or interested in starting careers, in the broad area of political journalism for the mainstream media, and also for new media including blogs and other social media outlets. It is also relevant for work in NGOs, campaigning organisations, political parties, public affairs consultancies, local and national government and public relations consultancies. The course is taught in the evenings to enable you to start or continue working in a related field.

Aim : The course
provides a practical grounding both in the broad issues of politics and political communications as well as in the techniques of journalism, political writing and reporting.
offers a unique combination of practice and reflection – students will be involved in both in the day-to-day reporting politics but will also study the major debates surrounding political journalism and communications.
is taught by experienced political journalists and uses top-level outside guest speakers from the worlds of journalism and politics.
is based in the heart of London, giving students immediate access to the capital’s key political and media institutions.
builds on the expertise and international reputation of the Graduate School of Journalism as a world leader in journalism education.
Eligibility : You must have one of the following:
A degree in a relevant subject, eg. journalism/media, politics or history
or any other degree and evidence of an interest in political journalism or campaigning
or a minimum of five years’ professional experience of political journalism or campaigning
For those students whose first language is not English, a score of at least 7.0 in the IELTS English language test is required. (Unfortunately we do not accept the TOEFL test.)

How To Apply : Please submit the following:
One application form. See below for links to online and downloadable forms.
Two references, one of which should be from an academic referee. Either post the references to us with your application, or arrange for your referees to forward them to us no later than two weeks after your application is submitted.
A copy of your degree transcript. We require one of the following: an original transcript; a copy certified by your university; and electronic scan of your transcript. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to submit your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcript.
An example of your published journalism, or an article of 700-800 words on a contemporary political theme.

Application Deadline : July 30, 2010

Return Address : Please return your application form and/or supporting documents, marked “Postgraduate Applications”, to: Admissions, Graduate School of Journalism, City University London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK.

Registration : For Online Registration Click evision.city.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=1123&code2=0008

Contact:
City University London
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB

Contact Number : +44 (0)20 7040 5060