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
HeadPaul Lashmar
Academic staff
50+
Students500 (approximate)
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.

Senior faculty

Alumni

References
  1. "A New Mechanism For Improved Media Representation And Public Participation In Development". Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  2. Education UK
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/jun/05/whats-the-passport-to-a-job-in-journalism-city-university
  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
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