Program Overview
The Financial Journalism at City University of London is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Journalism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ethics, Rules & Standards
- Journalism Portfolio
- Editorial Production
- Final Project
- Key issues in Financial Journalism
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Applicants should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. Consideration will also be given to mature applicants with substantial work experience in radio and/or television journalism.
Pre-requisites
- You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. Applicants that are below an upper second class degree can still apply. You may be asked to attend an interview before admission to the programme. For overseas students, this will normally be done by telephone or Skype.
- Rolling Admissions: students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to the course. This is a small course and places can fill up quickly. There is a rolling admission policy and students will normally be given a decision within four weeks of application. Interviews, either in person or by telephone, may be required.
- Application deadline for Marjorie Deane full scholarships: 1 April. All students who have been admitted to the programme before 1 April will be eligible to apply for the Marjorie Deane full scholarships which cover all tuition. A limited number of these scholarships are available exclusively to students on the City MAFJ course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of London
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 10 months
