Department of Journalism, City University

The Department of Journalism at City, University of London, is a journalism school in London.[1][2] It is regarded as one of the best universities in the United Kingdom for the study of journalism.[3][4][5] as well as the nation's largest centre for journalism education.[1] It was described by Michael Hann of The Guardian, along with Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, as the "Oxbridge of journalism".[6]

Department of Journalism
Established1976
AffiliationCity, University of London
HeadMel Bunce
Academic staff
50+
Students500
Location
London, UK
Websitehttp://www.city.ac.uk/journalism/

The British newspaper The Independent praised its "legendary status within the media", primarily due to its practical approach to journalism and its "unparalleled access to media facilities".[7]

The department is situated in the university's Grade II listed College Building, which dates from 1894.

Ranking

The department is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in media and communications (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), 1st in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (The Complete University Guide 2023) and 1st in London for overall satisfaction in Journalism (NSS 2022)[8]

The department is ranked 1st for journalism in the Guardian Good University Guide with a score of 100.[9]

Senior faculty

Alumni


References
  1. "A New Mechanism For Improved Media Representation And Public Participation In Development". Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
  2. Education UK
  3. "What's the passport to journalism? The dreaming spires of, er, City University". TheGuardian.com. 4 June 2011.
  4. A job for the wealthy and connected, The Guardian, 7 April 2008.
  5. gets a first in journalism, The Guardian, 19 June 2003.
  6. Media studies? Do yourself a favour — forget it, The Guardian, 3 September 2001
  7. "Inside Story: The Graduates" - The Independent
  8. "Department of Journalism, City, University of London website". City, University of London website.
  9. "Best UK universities for journalism – league table". The Guardian.
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