Journalism is part of our everyday lives. Every day, people interact with content produced by journalists from television and radio, to newspapers and magazines, to websites and social media. News and journalism are the tools in which people learn about current affairs all over the world, and journalists can influence the public in a way that few other professions could. Through our journalism programme, we open your mind to see the world differently with a critical eye. We help our students to:
• Be curious and inspired
• Care about accuracy
• Think well on their feet and handle deadlines
• Think critically
• Enjoy building networks and talking to people
• Care about the quality of language
• Have an aesthetic eye
• Like being in the know about current events
Studying journalism at MAJaC means preparing oneself for the rigours of the newsroom and or the will to pursue a variety of paths in journalism and communication.
Supported by our passionate faculty, the journalism programme provides a core of coursework in journalistic practice. You will also gain professional experience through on-campus exercises, preparing you to leave the academy with the skills necessary to pursue a career in journalism.