MA Journalism
School of Communication & Creativity
Last updated: 15th September 2026 3:06pm
Monday, 28th September
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Contact us
School of Communication & Creativity Admissions
+44 (0)20 7040 8877
Postgraduate: sccpgtadmissions@city.ac.uk
Undergraduate: sccugadmissions@city.ac.uk