In a world where technology, and particular mobile devices are driving the decentralisation of news, the need for qualified journalists to gather, investigate, verify, analyse and communicate information has never been greater.

Studying a Journalism course at City, University of London will prepare you to successfully pursue a career in both traditional and emerging communication roles.

Find out about the Department of Journalism.

Career perspectives

The need for qualified communications experts to gather, investigate, check and analyse information has never been greater.

Studying Journalism with us will prepare you for a range of exciting and challenging careers from more traditional journalism to emerging fields like data, interactive or mobile journalism (MoJo), or even in other professional writing, editing or content roles.

City has a renowned Journalism department and by studying with us you will benefit from our strong professional links and our central London location – on the doorstep of some of the world’s leading media organisations.

The subject can lead to a career as a reporter, investigative journalist or broadcast journalist, but the skills and experience you gain will also equip you for roles in:

  • editing
  • producing
  • social media management
  • publishing
  • advertising
  • public relations
  • marketing
  • arts administration and policy.