Journalism and Media (BA) - 2012/2013 entry

You complete the equivalent of 12 full (30-credit) modules, taking the equivalent of two (decelerated part-time), three (part-time) or four (accelerated part-time) full modules a year. No more than five practical modules may be taken.

Year 1

Two compulsory modules at Level 4:

• Introduction to Journalism
• The Press in Britain.

Plus one full module (or equivalent) at Level 4 option modules, which may include:

• Alternative and Activist Media
• Government and Ethics for Journalists
• Making the Web Work
• News on the Net.

Years 2–4

Compulsory modules:

• Journalism and Politics
• Media and Society
• Final Year Project.

Option modules at Levels 5 and 6 may include:

• Cultural Identity and the Media
• Documentary
• Dynamic Web Communications 
• Effective Website Development
• History of Journalism
• Interview Skills and Feature Writing
• Journalism Specialisations
• Media at War
• Media, Technology and Everyday Life
• The Mediated City
• News Around the World
• On the Air in the Digital Age

You may also be able to substitute some of the above modules with those offered in other programmes across the College.

We offer a range of resources and student support to help you while you're studying with us.

We offer an MA Journalism and an MA Creative Industries. We also offer a PhD/MPhil Film/Television/Media Studies.

• 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.