MA/MSc Digital Journalism

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Goldsmiths University of London

Program Overview

The MA in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths trains students in modern reporting, data-driven storytelling, and multimedia production for digital platforms. It suits students from any background who want careers in digital news, investigative reporting, data journalism or multimedia storytelling.

Curriculum Structure (Full-time, 1 Year)

Year of Study

Students begin with Digital Sandbox and Introduction to News Reporting, learning essential reporting, writing and digital-media skills. They then study Data Journalism and Visualisation, Media Law, Regulation and Ethics, and Critical Social Media Practices, gaining abilities in analysing data, understanding media ethics, and engaging audiences responsibly. Later modules such as Multimedia News Reporting and Mobile Journalism refine skills in video, audio and mobile-first storytelling. The year ends with a Major Practical Project, producing a substantial digital journalism piece or portfolio.

Focus areas: “Digital reporting, data journalism, visualisation, multimedia storytelling, social-media practices, newsroom ethics”

Learning outcomes: “Report and write news; analyse and visualise data; create multimedia and mobile journalism; apply media ethics; produce a professional digital journalism project.”

Professional alignment: Designed for modern digital-news environments combining reporting, data and multimedia skills.

Reputation: Goldsmiths is known for strong media and communications teaching, and graduates progress into digital newsrooms, investigative teams and multimedia content roles.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MA Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths provides practical skills in multiplatform storytelling using industry tools. Students produce news content in professional media facilities.

Key components:

Software & Tools: Production using Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and data visualisation tools like Datawrapper.
Facilities: Work in TV/Radio studios, edit suites, and the Newsroom Lab.
Group Projects: Collaborative newsroom production simulating a professional publishing cycle.
Industry Focus: Builds a professional portfolio through live briefs and a major practical project.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of Goldsmiths, University of London's MA/MSc Digital Journalism excel as digital journalists, multimedia reporters, data journalists, and online editors at outlets like The Guardian, Financial Times, BBC, Rolling Stone, and UNICEF:

Careers Service offers CV guidance, interview coaching, networking events, and alumni connections.
Strong employability with alumni in global media roles; competitive journalism salaries (£28k+ UK start).
Industry panel with Guardian/FT/BBC heads shapes curriculum; real-world projects via guest experts.
Builds skills for certifications and entrepreneurial media careers.
Outcomes include investigative reporting, startups, content creation, or research.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue PhD in digital media/journalism at Goldsmiths/elsewhere, extending major project in data analysis or multimedia.

Additional Information & Requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.

India- For entry to postgraduate programmes you will normally need a Bachelors degree in relevant subject (50%)

USA- For entry to postgraduate programmes you will normally need a Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to your proposed area of postgraduate study. (GPA- 2.7)

IELTS - 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0

China- For entry to postgraduate programmes you will normally need a Bachelors degree in relevant subject with score 65%-75%

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