With the rise of the internet and social media, alongside ever-increasing ways to access news and information, there’s never been a more exciting time to study Journalism & Media. In an age of instant global communication, understanding the workings of the mass media and the journalism industry is undeniably important.

The Reach Cambridge Journalism & Media course is designed to inform students about the modern media landscape whilst also giving them practice at undertaking journalistic tasks. Students will explore key issues in contemporary journalism such as sources and veracity, ethics in journalism and online reporting. The course will also examine the developing role of the media in modern society and how 24-hour news and the emergence of social media have changed journalistic practice. Students will be introduced to practical skills of writing and editing as well as enjoying an exciting series of workshops on topics such as photojournalism and video broadcasting.

This is a vibrant and challenging course for students who want to think critically about the nature and values of journalism while simultaneously gaining invaluable hands-on experience of real-life journalistic practice.

Whether keen to become the next great journalist, eager to study Media at University, or just curious about journalism & media in the modern world, students will gain enormously from this unique course.