Master of Arts [M.A] [Investigative Journalism] From De Montfort University

• Course developed in collaboration with Channel 4professional endorsement from industry ensures high quality teaching by expert academics and professional journalistsÊ

• Designed with input from Industry leadersthis specialist course is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and contacts you need to embark on a successful career in investigative journalism

• Work on live briefsproduce your own professional programme to pitch to major broadcasters or elsewhereÊ

• First in the UK for media researchour Media Discourse group and The Centre for Cinema and Television History (CATH) informs teaching on the course allowing students to gain expertise into the subject area. DMUÕs research in media was recognised as first in the UK for research output in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

• Work on live briefsproduce your own professional programme to pitch to major broadcasters or elsewhereÊ

• More than 20 yearsÕ experience of teaching journalismour teaching staff have many years of industry experience which you can draw upon to develop skills and expertise that are relevant for a career in JournalismÊ

• Excellent graduate prospectsthis course will equip graduates for a successful career in Investigative Journalism, in national television as well as working for national and international news agencies and roles in PR and corporate communications

The content of this course is endorsed by and has been developed with Channel 4, meaning you are assured of the highest quality teaching by expert academics, including professional journalists from a variety of disciplines with strong track records in industry and experience in helping students and trainees embark on successful careers

The programme will provide you with the tools you need to produce commercially viable television investigations targeted at national and international audiences

As part of the degree, you will be expected to devise, pitch and manage investigations, in consultation with some the UKÕs leading providers

We have a 20 year track record of launching graduates into the highly competitive world of journalism, with graduates now working for both local and national organisations like the BBC, Mail Online, top news agencies, national and international magazines and related careers such as PR and corporate communications".

Graduate Careers

This is a specialist course designed specifically to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in investigative television journalism, so it is expected that graduates will enter that field to forge successful careers for themselves making the most of the skills and connections they have made whilst studying on the course.