Journalism, Politics and History

This course will offer those students wishing to report on domestic and international affairs the opportunity to study in greater detail the forces that have shaped the world, and for historians and students of politics to acquire extra skills to become first-rate communicators in whichever professional field they choose to enter.

The Journalism department at City St George's, University of London enjoys a first-rate reputation among professional journalists because of the high standard of graduates it produces.

Successful journalists are interested in ideas. This course will give you the education in Journalism, Politics and History for professional success in a complicated world where politics is often polluted by disinformation.

Location in central London, one of the world’s leading media capitals, with access to the Journalism department’s excellent facilities, and extensive industry contacts

The chance to study, and report on, British and international politics and history at a time when the U.K. is redefining its relationship with the rest of the world

A focus throughout on how your studies will prepare you for professional success.

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/journalism-politics-and-history

The assessment weighting for year one is 0%, year two is 33% and year 3 is 67%

In addition to practical journalism assignments, assessment may include essays, unseen written examinations, reading reflections, oral presentations, blogs, reflective journals, and research projects.

You can do your final project or dissertation in any of the three disciplines.