Course Overview

This course is the result of a unique collaboration between DMU and one of the countrys most respected broadcasters, Channel 4. It will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge for a successful career in investigative video journalism. Designed by industry experts, the course addresses skills such as in-depth research, handling complex data, understanding financial information, and working undercover. After a thorough grounding in media law, regulation, and ethics, you will receive tuition in various investigative techniques, including using the Freedom of Information Act, data journalism, and financial journalism. You will also be taught how to use specialist camera equipment, and how to plan, shoot and edit your own material with a view to making industry-standard, broadcast-quality journalistic films. This is supplemented by a survey of the academic study of journalism, all of which is intended to help you flourish as a practitioner.

General Eligibility

Have the equivalent of a British honors degree (2:1 minimum) An excellent standard of English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for international applicants).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.