"Journalism is rising. Rise with us." -Dean Michael D. Bolden

Critics Choice Collage

Critics Choice Documentary Awards name alums Traci A. Curry, Niema Jordan and Jeffrey Plunkett nominees

The awards honor the year’s finest achievements in documentaries released in theaters, on TV, and on major digital platforms.

Nelly, Director of Admissions, Berkeley Journalism

Applications are open!

Learn more about our two-year master's that allows you to go deep in documentary, audio, multimedia, photojournalism or narrative. 

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The Stakes Explained: audio/video series with UC experts on Trump policies

Audio Program Director Shereen Marisol Meraji and a team of students publish a series of videos and podcasts called "The Stakes Explained" — interviews with campus experts about these times.

Aerial view of Sather Tower, also known as the Campanile, on the University of California, Berkeley campus. The San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge are visible in the background on a clear day. The surrounding area features trees, various buildings, and venues where advisors often meet with students.

Groundbreaking database on police misconduct and use of force

The Investigative Reporting Program worked with partners at Berkeley and Stanford — and journalists statewide — to create the first-of-its-kind searchable database on police misconduct and use of force. 

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Featured Event

‘The Sing Sing Chronicles’ and Filmmakers Come to UC Berkeley

Screening of the award-winning documentary series, followed by a conversation moderated by Prof. Jennifer Redfearn with Producer Lauren Capps (’12) and more. December 4, 5PM.

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Featured STAFF

Bernice Yeung

Yeung, IRP managing editor, reports for The Guardian on President Trump's retreat on human trafficking.

NYT 1A Photo Amy Osborne

FEATURED STUDENT WORK

Amy Osborne ('26)

Osborne's photos run on A1 of the New York Times in a story about how the artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco rents up by the most in the nation, as companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.