City University London, MA, International Journalism

• Degree or equivalent qualification plus evidence of commitment to a career in journalism;
• mature applicants welcomed, including those with professional journalistic experience, and those whose qualifications differ from the usual entrance requirement.
• IELTS: minimum 7.0

When to apply?

It is advised to apply as early as possible to secure your place for the September course.

How to apply?

You can apply either in hard copy by post or online. To apply for the course, please submit the following:

1. One application form.

2. Two references
The University would like you to submit one academic reference and one reference from a job or internship in journalism. Please note that it is not compulsory for your referees to use the reference form we provide. We also accept references written on headed paper or those that have an institutional stamp. Please note that an institutional stamp (where applicable) and referee's signature are required. Please remind your referees to include your full name and the course you are applying for in their references. You can post your references with your application (or upload them with your online application). You can also arrange for your referees to send them directly to the University.

3. A copy of your degree transcript.
We can accept either a good quality scanned copy of your degree transcript or an original. If you are an overseas student and will be applying for a student visa, please retain your original degree transcript and email the University a good quality scan instead. This is because you will need to supply the original to the UK Border Agency as part of your student visa application at a later stage. If you have not completed your degree please indicate your expected date of graduation in the 'Higher Education' section of the application form. You can submit an application without your degree transcript.

4. Details of your work experience in journalism.
It is highly desirable that you have some relevant work experience. Please include details of any completed or planned work experience in your personal statement.

In order to apply you need to: ensure references and other required documents are submitted to the University on your behalf.
All supporting documents (degree transcripts, samples of journalistic writing etc.) must be translated into English.
Please note: Degree transcripts must be officially translated by a certified translator.