Journalism BA (Hons)

5.0
1 review
  • I very much liked the university, its really good and specially for primary education. Everything about the university is good like students union is amazing, people are amazing. Only thing is that it lacks a supermarket nearby. Overall it was great being at such amazing place.
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Bachelor's degree

In Winchester

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Winchester

Practical training includes broadcasting production, web design, news and feature writing, plus other skills of contemporary journalism. It hones presentation and written skills, and ensures that graduates can keep up with the fast pace of 24-hour news and the newsroom.There are opportunities to manage the news production process and coordinate teams undertaking the key newsroom tasks, initiating stories and gathering news information, writing copy, subediting and editing copy to produce news. Simulated news days form an important part of the learning experience but there are also opportunities to contribute to broadcast programmes and print publications within and outside the University.There is a student-run online news resource - Winchester News Online (WINOL) - which provides campus news in addition to the latest news, politics and sport from Hampshire and the South East. The students' work in a simulated newsroom using the latest studio equipment, cameras and editing technology to produce radio, video and online reports.There is an emphasis on the application of the scientific method to news reporting, to promoting the public understanding of science and to an understanding of matters relating to evidence, truth and justice.The University is a member of the Innocence Network UK, and the course has an emphasis on law, the criminal justice system, public affairs and politics.Students are supported to seek work placements during study and employment thereafter to assist in the process of a successful career in journalism.FacilitiesOpen 24 hours a day, the Multimedia Centre offers outstanding industry-standard facilities including two HD TV studios with green screens, a newsroom,  a computerised radio studio, and facilities for multi-track audio recording. A wide range of equipment is available and the Centre is an Apple Certified Training Centre.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 564 hours Independent learning: 636 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 516 hours Independent learning: 684 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 564 hours Independent learning: 516...

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Reviews

5.0
  • I very much liked the university, its really good and specially for primary education. Everything about the university is good like students union is amazing, people are amazing. Only thing is that it lacks a supermarket nearby. Overall it was great being at such amazing place.
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4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student

5.0
18/01/2019
What I would highlight: I very much liked the university, its really good and specially for primary education. Everything about the university is good like students union is amazing, people are amazing. Only thing is that it lacks a supermarket nearby. Overall it was great being at such amazing place.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Truth
  • Media
  • IT Law
  • Politics
  • Presentation
  • Multimedia
  • Feature Writing
  • Radio
  • Law
  • University
  • Public
  • Writing
  • Production

Course programme

Year 1

Core modules:

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Media Law
  • History and Context of Journalism 1 and 2
  • Introduction to British Politics
  • Radio Production and Presentation
  • TV Production and Presentation
  • Political Journalism
Year 2

Core modules:

  • WINOL (1) Multimedia Reporting
  • History and Context of Journalism 3 and 4
  • WINOL (2) Advanced Multimedia Reporting
Year 3

Core modules:

  • WINOL (3) Multimedia Editing
  • Feature Writing and Social Media
  • Major Project/Documentary
  • Work Placement
  • Claiming the Truth - Documentary Films
  • Media Law update

For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.

Journalism BA (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.