digital journalism %28online distance learning%29 msc in Middlesex university london

The master's course has been developed with input from leading consultants in the digital world, such as Google News Lab and the Guardian/Observer, to ensure that it stays current and relevant to the news business. It has been designed to cater to a diverse online student community from all over the world.

The program aims to enhance your existing core and technical journalistic skills while also encouraging you to discover your personal interests and strengths as a journalist. You will have the opportunity to specialize in a topic of your choice and become an expert in it as you undertake your final project.

Throughout the program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various technical, practical, and intellectual aspects that are shaping the journalism and media industry. For example, you will explore how artificial intelligence is impacting the power dynamics within the news industry and the ethical challenges that come with it. You will also gain knowledge of coding for journalistic purposes and big data trends in storytelling.

Apart from learning about the latest trends, their origins, and future projections, you will also develop critical, independent, and researching skills by specializing in a particular subject or topic.

There are now more career options available for graduates in journalism, with a wider range of roles becoming available in the industry. Moreover, the skills acquired through journalism education are transferable and can be applied in various other fields. The job market has evolved from the traditional newspaper and legacy media jobs to encompass a more diverse range of opportunities, including those in online media, alternative media, and the broader communications industry.