Travel Journalism
Dual Master inTRAVEL &GASTRONOMIC JOURNALISM
Tell the stories of places, and of the plates that define them.
The October 2026 cohort is under way: only 2 places left
You can still join this edition with live classes in English
Pay in up to 12 monthly installments
The program
Two specialisms. One way of telling the world.
Program description
The Dual Master in Travel & Gastronomic Journalism is a 100% online professional program (Zoom + virtual campus) for writers, journalists and creators who want to cover destinations and food cultures with the same depth: reporting, narrative, photography, video, podcasting and digital strategy.
Why travel and food together
Food is one of the most powerful ways to understand a place. You learn to read a destination through its markets, kitchens and tables, and to turn that into stories that editors, brands and destinations want to publish.
Taught by working professionals
Live classes in English with writers, editors, photographers and food journalists who publish for international media, tourism boards and brands.
Learn to tell a country through its roads, its markets and its kitchens.
- Live classes in English
- From anywhere in the world
- Rewatch every class
- Publish in Travel & Create, our magazine
Expected student outcomes
When you finish the program, you will be able to:
- Report, write and pitch travel and food stories for print and digital media
- Read a destination through its food culture: markets, producers, kitchens and traditions
- Produce content in several formats: articles, photography, video and podcasts
- Design communication strategies for destinations, restaurants and food brands
- Build your personal brand and a publishable portfolio, with a distribution strategy
Format and dynamics
- 14 modules with live classes, workshops and a conference with a guest professional
- Practical assignments in every module, with personal feedback
- Virtual campus with downloadable materials, recordings, forums and resources
- Hands-on experience at Travel & Create, STJ’s own magazine
- Access to the STJ job board and to our publishing partners
Weekly sessions on Zoom, recorded so you never miss one.
A discussion forum for each subject.
Live sessions with guest professionals in every subject.
One-on-one guidance on your final master’s project.
Curriculum
14 modules, a final trip and a final project
The full Master in Travel Journalism and the full Master in Gastronomic Journalism in one program: shared modules are taken once, and every specialism keeps its own travel and food version. Every module ends with a workshop and a live conference with a guest professional.
Introduction to Travel Journalism
- Definition and context
- Producing large and small trips
- Travel journalism in traditional media
- Can you make a living from travel journalism?
Introduction to Gastronomic Journalism
- Definition and context
- Gastronomic journalism in traditional media
- Can you make a living from food writing?
- Workshop: food content for conventional media
Tourism Marketing and Communication
- How the tourism system works
- Destination marketing and strategic plans
- Storytelling and working with content creators
- Business models for freelance professionals
Tourism and Travel Journalism
- The travel journalist and the tourism professional
- Ethics in content creation
- Inside a travel media outlet
- New monetization models for media
Tourism and Gastronomic Journalism
- The food journalist and the tourism professional
- Ethics in content creation
- Inside a gastronomic media outlet
- New monetization models for media
Travel Narrative
- A brief history of travel writing
- The journey: before, during and after
- Structure, tone, voice and time
- Articles, books, guides and blogs
Gastronomic Narrative
- A brief history of food writing
- Structure, tone, voice and time
- Sharpening the senses
- Reviews, chronicles, features and books
Content Creation
- Podcast: planning, recording and distribution
- Video: planning and filming
- Professional editing and publishing
Social Media for Travel Journalists
- Platforms and success stories
- Monetizing social media
- Analysis and metrics
- Ethics and responsibility
Social Media for Gastronomic Journalists
- Platforms and success stories for food creators
- Monetizing social media
- Analysis and metrics
- Ethics and responsibility
Travel Photography
- Planning the photographic journey
- Photography theory
- Night, wildlife and portrait photography
- Instagram for travel journalists
Gastronomic Photography
- Planning and materials
- Photography theory
- Portraits of cooks and producers
- Instagram for food journalists
Methodological Tools for Research
- The research problem and objectives
- Theoretical framework and methodology
- Data analysis and conclusions
- Tools applied to your final project
Digital Strategies
- Building your website
- AI for journalists
- LinkedIn and your personal brand
- SEO, SEM and Meta Ads
Final Project Trip
- Presenting your trip and project
- Personalized tutoring
- Pre-trip preparation
- Presentation and evaluation
Final Project
- Your publishable travel and food story
- Feedback from your mentor
- Ready to pitch to editors and brands
Qualification
Finish with two qualifications
Prove your skills and strengthen your professional profile with two qualifications.
STJ Professional Master’s Certificate
Awarded by the School of Travel Journalism when you complete the program and your final project.
University Professional Master’s Diploma
Issued by a partner university. Choose a European diploma with ECTS credits or an American one. Optional: the issuing fee is paid separately as an administrative fee.
Faculty
Who you will learn from
Travel writers, food journalists, editors and photographers who are still in the field, publishing for international media, tourism boards and brands.
Final master’s project
Your final exam won’t be a written test. It will be packing your bag.
Your final project is built on a real trip that you plan, report and publish. You bring together everything you learned (travel and food reporting, narrative, photography, video and digital strategy) into a professional, publishable story.
- Choose your destination and your angle
- Research the place, its people and its food
- Travel and report with your mentor’s guidance
- Write, edit and publish your story
One-to-one mentoring
★ What our students value mostEvery month, 45 minutes one-to-one with your programme directors
In a Dual Master’s you are never on your own behind a screen. Once a month you get a private 45-minute session with the programme’s academic direction to move your final project forward, clear up any questions and review your progress. Cohort after cohort, it is what our students value most.
In every session you work on
Your final project
Choose your destination and angle, review drafts and get specific feedback so your story is ready to publish.
Your questions
Everything that doesn’t fit in class: commissions, pitches, your portfolio or your next career steps.
Your progress
Close, month-by-month follow-up so you get the most out of the Master’s.
Daniel MurilloAcademic director
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
Your final project could be the start of your business
If you live in the European Union, once you finish the master’s you can apply to Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, the European Commission programme that lets you work for 1 to 6 months alongside an experienced entrepreneur in another European country, with a monthly grant.
Only for residents of the European Union.
Career opportunities
Where this dual master can take you
Travel and food journalist
Write for magazines, newspapers and digital outlets about destinations, restaurants and food cultures.
Food and travel content creator
Create articles, photos, videos and podcasts for your own channels and for brands.
Communication for destinations
Tell the story of a region through its gastronomy for tourism boards and destination brands.
Restaurant and food brand communication
Manage content, press and social media for chefs, restaurants, producers and food brands.
Editor and guidebook writer
Edit sections, guides and special issues on travel and gastronomy.
Entrepreneur
Launch your own food and travel media, food tours, newsletters or curated trips.
You also get access to the STJ job board, with offers from media outlets, agencies, magazines and brands, plus guidance on your portfolio and CV.
Is this master for you?
You studied journalism, tourism, communication or hospitality and want to specialize.
You want to turn your passion for places and food into a professional practice.
You work in marketing, PR or social media and want to focus on tourism and gastronomy.
Chefs, guides and tourism workers who want to tell their own stories.
Student voices
Hear it from our graduates
Our students and graduates share how studying at the School of Travel Journalism, with the same live, hands-on method, shaped their path.
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Frequently asked questions
Don’t leave any question unanswered. Here are all the answers you need!
How long is the Dual Master in Travel & Gastronomic Journalism?
18 months, with 1,800 hours of training. The current cohort started on October 1, 2026.
Can I still join if the master has already started?
Yes. There are still 2 places left in the October 2026 cohort. Every class is recorded, and our admissions team will help you catch up from day one.
Is the master taught in English?
Yes. All live classes, materials and feedback are in English, with faculty who work as travel writers, food journalists, editors and photographers.
Does the master include a university diploma?
Yes, as an option. You always graduate with the STJ Professional Master’s Certificate, included in your tuition. On top of that, you can request a University Professional Master’s Diploma from one of our partner universities. The issuing fee is paid separately as an administrative fee.
Which university diploma can I choose?
You choose the one that fits your plans: a European diploma with ECTS credits, or an American diploma. Our admissions team will explain the details and the administrative fee for each option.
Is it an official master’s degree?
No. Both options are university-issued professional master’s diplomas, not officially accredited master’s degrees.
Is an internship mandatory?
No, an internship isn’t mandatory, but it is recommended.
Can I balance the Dual Master with my job?
Yes, the master’s is designed for each student to adapt it, allowing you to balance it with your work, schedule and other activities.
How do the monthly installments work?
You can pay in up to 12 monthly installments, financed directly by the school at a very low interest rate. Our admissions team will give you the exact plan for your case.
Is the final project trip included in the price?
No. If you travel for your final project, flights, accommodation and other travel costs are paid by the student. You can also base your project on fieldwork close to where you live.
When are the live classes?
Live classes are held in Central European Time (CET), and every session is recorded so you can watch it whenever it suits you.
Before you go
Your next trip could be your first food story.
Get the full program guide: the 14 modules, the faculty, the final trip and how the dual master works. Our admissions team will also answer any question you have.
Only 2 places left in the October 2026 cohort. Live classes in English, from anywhere.
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