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  • Journalism and Media (BA) (Part-time)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Essays, journalistic writing, multimedia/creative projects and critical evaluations.

      System of one-to-one tutorial support available.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week.
      • One–two evenings per week (decelerated).
      • October–June.
  • Duration
      • Four years part-time.
      • Six years decelerated.
  • Entry requirements
      • Over 21: no formal qualifications required; admission based on application (including supporting statement) and sometimes an interview.
      • Under 21: normal university entry requirements, plus application (including supporting statement) and sometimes an interview.
      • Our Certificates of Higher Education in Film and Media Studies, Journalism and Media Practice may lead to exemption from some modules.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Teaching is in small groups. A wide range of methods are employed, including lectures, seminars and guest speakers.



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Journalism and Media (BA) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry

Are you a budding journalist keen to acquire practical journalistic skills? Do you want to gain a critical understanding of the rapidly changing fields of journalism and media? This degree combines the academic analysis of media with practical teaching from experienced industry professionals. Through a unique multi-disciplinary approach, you will develop an understanding of the political, historical, cultural and social contexts in which journalists operate. In practical modules, you will not only discover how the industry works, but learn how to write and broadcast across a range of specialisations, genres and platforms.

This course is also available for full-time evening study.

  • Course structure
  • Study resources
  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information
    • Graduates go on to careers in newspapers, online journalism, magazines and trade publications, as well as in related areas such as public relations and professional communications.
    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Apply now
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We recommend you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places. Interviews by arrangement, April–August; September if there are vacancies.
      • Your application must include a clear supporting statement in which you explain why you wish to apply for this programme, alongside any relevant academic, professional or other experience related to journalism or media.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
  • Key information set

    • Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).

      Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.

      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.

      Years of study:
      The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.