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The MSc Computational and Data Journalism at Cardiff University is a one-year, full-time conversion program designed for graduates from any discipline, with no prior computing experience required.
Delivered jointly by the School of Journalism, Media and Culture and the School of Computer Science and Informatics, this interdisciplinary program equips students with advanced digital journalism, coding, and data analysis skills.
Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, coding labs, practical journalism exercises, individual and group projects.
Assessment: Combination of essays, practical coding and journalism projects, presentations, exams, and a final dissertation.
Course Overview:
Computational Thinking
Fundamentals of Programming
Reporters and the Reported
Digital Investigation
Data Journalism
Dissertation Project
Optional:
Human Centric Computing
Data Visualisation
Social Computing
In the Editor's Chair
Citizen Media: Digital Storytelling
Communicating Causes
Datafied Society
Short Form Video Production
Practical, Industry-Focused Curriculum: The program emphasizes hands-on, real-world learning through projects, workshops, and seminars directly aligned with current industry needs.
Digital Investigation Module: A core, team-based project simulating industry environments, where students complete real-world data journalism or software development assignments.
Dissertation Project: A substantial research and practical project tackling a real-world challenge, showcasing computational and data journalism skills.
No Prior Coding Required: Python, web development, and data visualisation are taught from scratch, making the course accessible to all backgrounds.
Optional Modules: Opportunities to specialise in areas like data visualisation, human-centric computing, social computing, and digital storytelling.
Diverse Career Paths: Graduates secure roles such as Data Journalist, Newsroom Developer, Digital Content Specialist, and Investigative Reporter at top media organisations like The Washington Post, BBC, Bellingcat, and The Financial Times.
Strong Employability: Project-based learning, industry-driven curriculum, and direct media connections equip graduates with a competitive edge.
Further Study: Provides a solid foundation for doctoral research or advanced roles in media, journalism, and data science.
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.Entry Requirement: 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent international degree.IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all subskillsScholarships availableYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Data JournalistDigital Content SpecialistNewsroom DeveloperMultimedia ReporterInvestigative Journalist
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