MA Journalism

School of Communication & Creativity

Last updated: 15th September 2026 3:06pm

Monday, 28th September

  1. 10:30am – 12:00pm

    Welcome to MA Journalism

    Activity Details

    Overview of programme and core modules; introduce yourself and get to know other students.

    Location

    University Building, B103

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  2. 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    Postgraduate Journalism Welcome

    Activity Details

    Welcome for all postgraduate journalism students and a chance to get to know the Journalism Department.

    Location

    B200, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  3. 2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Introduction to the Library for MA Journalism Students

    Activity Details

    An overview of library resources, including details of how to access online news media.

    Location

    University Building, B103

    Mandatory session

  4. 5:00pm – 6:00pm

    Introduction to Journalism Core Elective Modules

    Activity Details

    Details of important core electives available to postgraduate journalism students.

    Location

    B200, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

Tuesday, 29th September

  1. 11:00am – 1:00pm

    The Changing News Room and Emerging Jobs - MA Journalism

    Activity Details

    A look at the news media jobs market and opportunities for journalists with digital skills.

    Location

    University Building, B103

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  2. 2:00pm – 3:45pm

    Studying on the MA Journalism

    Activity Details

    MA Journalism timetable, Moodle pages, submitting assessments, personal tutoring, Q&A.

    Location

    University Building, B103

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  3. 4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Introduction to Patch Reporting on MA Journalism

    Activity Details

    Details of your newsgathering patches and your first writing assignment.

    Location

    University Building, B103

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

Wednesday, 30th September

  1. 10:00am – 11:00am

    Postgraduate School Information & Welcome (Teams)

    Activity Details

    Essential info on how the school of Communication & Creativity and wider university works with info on need-to-know processes including Moodle, the tech team and the course office. You can ask questions and offer suggestions in the chat. There is a follow-up session on campus straight afterwards if you'd like to meet us in person. The joining details will be sent directly so please check your email during welcome week. PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded.

    Location

    Online

    Microsoft Teams

    Mandatory session

  2. 11:00am – 12:00pm

    Drop-in/Q&A

    Activity Details

    Following our postgraduate info session, feel free to drop in and ask any questions.

    Location

    AG07a

    College Building [A], 280 St John St , EC1V 4PB , London

    Optional session

  3. 2:00pm – 3:30pm

    School of Communication & Creativity Meet and Greet

    Activity Details

    This event is intended to welcome new students and help you become familiar with the school while building early connections with your peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school. Food and refreshments may also be available, subject to final arrangements.

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  4. 4:30pm – 6:00pm

    Low Sensory Welcome & Support Information

    Activity Details

    For students who prefer a low sensory environment, this session will be an opportunity to make friends and meet staff members with structured activities, small group gaming/crafts and information on support for students who may be neurodiverse or living with mental health issues.

    While this is a structured session, AG24b will be open from 1pm on Tuesday 29 September to 9pm on Friday 2 October to provide a quiet space for students to access support information, play quiet games/solo craft, or just relax.

    Location

    AG24b

    College Building [A], 280 St John St , EC1V 4PB , London

    Optional session

Thursday, 1st October

  1. 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    LGP Languages Course Info and Q&A session

    Activity Details

    The Centre for Language Studies at City St George's offers a wide range of modern language courses at various levels across the University, including free extracurricular courses. A short presentation about the provision will be held at 12.00 followed by Q&A. This will be repeated at 12.30. You can either join at 12.00 or at 12.30. Come along if you're interested in studying a language outside of your degree for free and have questions about this. If you would like to register your interest for a language course, please complete your registration here by Friday, 2nd of October at 17.00. (Please note, it is not necessary to attend this event to apply for a course. You can just apply using the link above.)

    Location

    A130, 280 St John St , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  2. From 1:00pm

    Student Support Fayre

    Activity Details

    Information about how to access student support.

    Location

    The Pavilion, City, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  3. 2:00pm – 4:00pm

    Working While Studying: Freelancing and Side Hustles

    Activity Details

    Do you need to find a part-time job to help fund your studies? Or maybe you have an idea for a side hustle to launch alongside your studies? Join us in this session to learn about support from City St George's for finding work as a student, working at the university, or getting started with a side hustle or freelancing. In the second hour of the session you can have a free headshot taken for your portfolio/socials by a young, professional photographer.

    Location

    AG17

    Optional session

  4. 4:00pm – 5:00pm

    International Students SCC Welcome

    Activity Details

    Come along to find out everything you need to know about living, studying and working in London with must-have tips from our current international students. This is a chance to meet staff and fellow international students from across the world, to ask questions, to find out how to access help and support if you need it and to get essential advice on making the most of your time in London! We will provide lots of advice, have a Q&A session, and there will be some fun, relaxed games to create a chance to chat to each other and make new friends.

    Location

    AG21

    Optional session