This course is a unique partnership between DMU and Channel 4, one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters. It’s designed to give you the specialized skills and knowledge needed for a career in investigative video journalism.
Created by industry experts, the course covers important skills like deep research, handling complex data, understanding financial information, and working undercover. You’ll also learn about media law, regulations, and ethics, and get training in investigative techniques such as using the Freedom of Information Act, data journalism, and financial journalism.
Key Features:
- Earn an MA developed in collaboration with Channel 4, ensuring you receive industry-standard teaching from experienced academics and professional journalists.
- Focus on becoming an investigative video journalist with a course tailored specifically for this field.
- Experience different teaching styles, including traditional lectures, seminars, intensive skills workshops, news days, and studio work.
- In your final semester, you can independently produce an investigative journalism piece suitable for broadcast on a mainstream outlet.
- Learn from academics who have extensive experience as journalists, filmmakers, media consultants, and producers, helping you develop the skills needed for your career.
- This course is suitable for both established professionals and graduates looking to enter the field.