Uncovering Truth and Holding Power Accountable in the Digital Age
The Department of Investigative Journalism at Manhattan International University is dedicated to the highest standards of public interest reporting. Our programs combine rigorous research methodologies, legal knowledge, and narrative craft to prepare students for the demanding work of uncovering hidden truths. We develop journalists who can navigate complex information landscapes, withstand legal and ethical challenges, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences through various media platforms.

The curriculum covers advanced research techniques including data journalism, forensic accounting, freedom of information requests, and database analysis. Students learn interview methods for sensitive situations, fact-checking protocols, and security measures for protecting sources. Legal modules focus on media law, defamation, privacy, and contempt of court. The program emphasizes narrative storytelling across text, audio, and visual media, and examines the business models that can sustain investigative work.

Learning is workshop-based and project-driven, with students producing substantial investigative pieces on topics of public concern. Mentorship from experienced investigative journalists and placements with news organizations, documentary units, or non-profit investigative centers provide professional development. Our London location offers access to major media organizations and transparency advocacy groups. Graduates work as investigative reporters, data journalists, documentary producers, researchers for transparency organizations, and editors specializing in accountability journalism.