7 September 2022

JNI and HKU Journalism launch Opportunity Fellowships

Journalists from Myanmar and Afghanistan join the University of Hong Kong’s Master of Journalism program this month, thanks to a fellowship from the Sydney-based Judith Neilson Institute and HKU Journalism. Ms Su Myat Mon from […]
17 December 2021

JNI-HKU Opportunity Fellowships launched to support journalists from Myanmar and Afghanistan

The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas and HKU Journalism have launched the JNI-HKU Opportunity Fellowships to give professional development opportunities to two journalists from Myanmar and Afghanistan. JNI-HKU Opportunity Fellowship recipients will undertake a Master […]
30 August 2015

About the programme

The Master of Journalism (MJ) programme attracts talented students from all over the world, and is taught by a faculty of experienced journalists and media scholars who have had decades of experience in responsible positions in the global news industry. Many courses are taught by adjuncts who are practising journalists in international news organisations such as The New York Times, CNN and The Wall Street Journal.
28 August 2015

Application details

The Master of Journalism course is a one year full-time or two year part-time course. Students learn the core skills of journalism—reporting and writing, television and video production, and digital journalism. They also take elective courses in a range of subjects from business and finance to public health and documentary film.
24 August 2015

FAQ

1. Can I apply to the MJ programme if I have not studied journalism before, or if I do not have a journalism background? Yes, definitely. The MJ programme is designed to give you the tools […]
24 August 2015

Recent graduate Georgia McCafferty on studying the Master of Journalism programme

Georgie McCafferty (MJ 2014) is a recent graduate of the JMSC Master of Journalism programme, a mother of three, and a freelance journalist. In this video, she talks about juggling family and studies during her Master of Journalism programme, and how the courses helped prepare her for a career in journalism.
24 August 2015

Master of Journalism internships

The JMSC faculty’s networks with leading international media organisations have helped build one of the most dynamic journalism internship programmes in the world.
24 August 2015

International student body

University backgrounds of MJ students 2001–2020 (partial listing)