Bloomberg Journalism Program (United Kingdom) — Course / Training

The Bloomberg Journalism Program (United Kingdom) is a short, intensive business- and financial-journalism training run by the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media together with Bloomberg News and the Department of Journalism at City St George’s, University of London. Over five days in London, undergraduates at UK universities learn the fundamentals of reporting, editing and applied business and economic knowledge alongside Bloomberg News journalists and UNC and City St George’s faculty. It is aimed at students interested in a journalism career who are not already specialising in business journalism; no prior business background is required.

Benefits & funding

All costs to participants are covered, including travel, lodging and meals during the program.
Instruction and mentorship from Bloomberg News journalists alongside UNC Hussman and City St George’s, University of London faculty.
Five days of hands-on training in London (18–22 April in the 2026 cycle).

Eligibility

Currently an undergraduate student at a university in the United Kingdom.
Incoming second-year undergraduates and above; graduating bachelor’s students are also welcome.
A strong interest in a journalism career, including the potential to pursue business journalism.
No business or business-journalism background required.
Students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.

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Application process

1
Complete the online application form.
2
Attach a curriculum vitae and an unofficial transcript of grades so far.
3
Include a 500-word writing sample identifying your professional role model in journalism.
4
Provide contact information for one academic reference.
5
Finalists are contacted for a video-conference interview after the deadline.

Program timeline

Applications open (2026 cycle).
Jan 8, 2026
Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. GMT (2026 cycle).
Feb 8, 2026
Program held in London.
Apr 18, 2026 to Apr 22, 2026
Applications expected to reopen for the next annual cycle.
Early 2027