Travel Journalism
Master inTRAVELJOURNALISM
Travel the world. Learn to tell it.
Starts October 1, 2026
Only 2 spots left · Next intake: October 2027
Live classes in English · Pay in up to 12 monthly installments
The program
Every trip is a story. Learn to report it like a journalist.
Program description
The Master in Travel Journalism is a 100% online program with live classes in English. Over 12 months you learn to research, write, photograph, film and publish travel stories, and to work with destinations, brands and media.
From the road to the page
You learn to find the story in a place, report it with a journalist’s method and turn it into articles, guides, videos, podcasts and social content that editors and audiences want.
Taught by working travel journalists
Live classes with travel writers, editors, photographers and tourism professionals whose work appears in The New York Times, National Geographic, BBC and more.
Learn to look, ask, listen, and turn every journey into a story.
- 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 features, chronicles and guides for print and digital media
- Understand tourism from the inside: destinations, marketing, communication and the travel industry
- Produce content in several formats: articles, photography, video, podcasts and social media
- Design content proposals and communication campaigns for destinations and travel brands
- Build your personal brand and a publishable portfolio, with your own website and digital strategy
Format and dynamics
- 9 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, internships and 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
9 modules, a final trip and a final project
From travel reporting and narrative to tourism marketing, photography, video, podcasting, social media and digital strategy: everything a travel journalist needs today.
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?
Tourism Marketing and Communication
- How the tourism system works
- Destination marketing and strategic plans
- Inbound marketing, storytelling and 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
Travel Narrative
- A brief history of travel writing
- Structure, tone, voice and the Hero’s Journey
- Sharpening the senses
- Articles, travel books, guides and blogs
Content Creation
- Podcast: planning, recording and distribution
- Travel 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
Travel Photography
- Planning the photographic journey
- Photography theory
- Night, wildlife and portrait photography
- Instagram for travel journalists
Research Methods
- Research problem and objectives
- Theoretical framework
- Approach and data analysis
- Methods applied to your final project
Digital Strategies
- Building your website
- AI tools 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 story
- Feedback from your mentor
- Ready to pitch to editors and brands
Free classes
Watch real classes from the master, for free
Step inside the master before you decide: the same recorded classes our students take, taught by working travel journalists. Sign up and start watching straight away.
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 journalists, writers, editors, photographers and tourism leaders who are still in the field, and who bring their real projects into class.
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. Our students have reported from the highlands of Bhutan, the streets of New York, the Bolivian Amazon and the volcanic coast of El Hierro. Choose your destination, near or far, with personal tutoring from start to finish.
- Choose your destination and your angle
- Research the place, its people and its stories
- Travel and report with your mentor’s guidance
- Write, edit and publish your story
Career opportunities
Where this master can take you
Travel journalist and writer
Write features, chronicles, guides and reviews for magazines, newspapers and digital media.
Travel content creator
Create articles, photos, videos and podcasts for your own channels or for brands.
Destination communication
Work in communication and marketing for tourism boards, destinations and travel companies.
Editor and copywriter
Edit travel publications and write branded content for agencies, airlines and hotels.
Freelance correspondent
Pitch and sell your stories to international media as an independent journalist.
Tourism consultant
Advise destinations and businesses on content strategy, storytelling and promotion.
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 marketing and want to specialize.
You want to turn your passion for travel into a professional practice.
You work in marketing, PR or social media and want to focus on travel and tourism.
Guides, agents and destination teams 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.
As seen in
Our instructors’ work has appeared in
Starts: October 1, 2026
Your next story starts with the right training.
Live classes in English. Only 2 spots left in this edition
Pay in up to 12 monthly installments
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Frequently asked questions
Don’t leave any question unanswered. Here are all the answers you need!
How long is the Master in Travel Journalism?
12 months, with 1,500 hours of training. The current edition started on October 1, 2026, and there are only 2 spots left.
When can I enroll?
Enrollment for the October 2026 edition is still open, but there are only 2 spots left. The next intake starts in October 2027. Our admissions team will give you all the details.
Is the master taught in English?
Yes. All live classes, materials and feedback are in English, with faculty who work as travel journalists, writers, 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 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 published story.
Get the full program guide: the 9 modules, the faculty, the final project and how the master works. Our admissions team will also answer any question you have.
Starts: October 1, 2026. Only 2 spots left.
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