Investigative Journalism MA

**This Masters is run in collaboration with partners the Centre for Investigative Journalism and Airwars. It will equip you with the tools, techniques and mindset you need to carry out robust investigations with real-world impact.**<br/><br/>**Why study MA Investigative Journalism at Goldsmiths**<br/>- Youll be part of a thriving investigative community from day one. Our on-campus partners the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) and Airwars are closely involved in the design and delivery of the programme, and offer mentoring and other opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by leading practitioners, youll learn how to plan and conduct investigations from scratch, using both traditional investigative practices and cutting-edge digital tools and techniques.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll undertake two live investigations. The first will be a group project rooted in real local concerns. The aim is to publish your work on our live local news website, EastLondonLines, delivering results for local people as well as bylines for you.<br/><br/><br/>- Your second investigation will be a sustained individual final project, supported by workshops and seminars, and closely supervised by your tutor.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be introduced to various digital storytelling techniques, including writing for the web, audio, and data visualisation.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn how to turn your final investigation into a compelling story in an appropriate medium, and how to pitch it to potential publishers.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn the fundamentals of data-driven journalism, and how to use this in an investigation.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll study Media Law, Regulation and Ethics, and will learn how to apply this knowledge to your own investigations.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be introduced to the major theoretical debates in the study of journalism, giving you a theoretical underpinning for your work. <br/>