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Journalism school in London, England
The Department of Journalism at
City, University of London , is a
journalism school in
London .
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[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]
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)
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The department is ranked 1st for journalism in the Guardian Good University Guide with a score of 100.
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Senior faculty
Alumni
Kamal Ahmed – former
BBC News Economics Editor
Samira Ahmed – freelance broadcaster and writer
Richard Arnold – Entertainment Editor for
Good Morning Britain
Bea Ballard – chief executive of 10 Star Entertainment
Catherine Bennett – columnist,
The Observer
Joanna Blythman – investigative journalist
Emily Buchanan – BBC World Affairs Correspondent
Robert Crampton – journalist on
The Times
Ellie Crisell –
BBC News presenter
Evan Davis – presenter,
PM (BBC Radio 4) , and former BBC Economics Editor
Imogen Edwards-Jones – writer, author and journalist
Alex Graham – television producer
James Harding – former Editor of
The Times and Director of
BBC News
Faisal Islam – Economics Editor
BBC News
Saeed Kamali Dehghan – journalist for
The Guardian specialising in Iran
Kirsty Lang – BBC presenter
Will Lewis – former Editor of
The Daily Telegraph
Sharon Maguire – film director, former television producer
James Meek – writer, former ITN journalist
Stephen Robert Morse – journalist and documentary filmmaker
Dermot Murnaghan – presenter,
Sky News
John Mullin – deputy head of sport at
The Telegraph
Fraser Nelson – Editor,
The Spectator
Ben Preston – Executive Editor,
The Sunday Times
Sophie Raworth –
BBC News anchor and television presenter
Boris Starling – novelist and screenwriter
Julie Stewart Binks – anchor and sports reporter
Laura Topham – journalist,
Daily Mail
Dimitris Varos – Greek journalist and writer
Susan Watts – Science journalist
Jo Whiley – television presenter and
Radio 2 disc jockey
Caroline Wyatt –
BBC News journalist
Gary Younge – British journalist, author, broadcaster and academic
References
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a
b
"A New Mechanism For Improved Media Representation And Public Participation In Development" . Archived from
the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2008 .
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Education UK
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"What's the passport to journalism? The dreaming spires of, er, City University" .
TheGuardian.com . 4 June 2011.
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A job for the wealthy and connected ,
The Guardian , 7 April 2008.
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gets a first in journalism , The Guardian , 19 June 2003.
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Media studies? Do yourself a favour — forget it , The Guardian , 3 September 2001
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"Inside Story: The Graduates" - The Independent
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"Department of Journalism, City, University of London website" . City, University of London website .
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"Best UK universities for journalism – league table" . The Guardian .
External links
Subdivisions and publications University
Affiliates