Journalism - BA(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BA(Hons) Journalism?
Our BA(Hons) Journalism will develop your reporting and production skills across print, screen, audio and internet platforms, making you highly employable in many communications industries. Working individually and as part of a team, you will deliver work to live briefs and deadlines, apply your analytical skills to solve problems and develop imaginative ways of engaging diverse audiences.
The course will give you the confidence to work flexibly, creatively and independently and to communicate ideas and information in all formats. You will also engage with journalism at a more critical level, understanding and applying theories to issues ranging from representation to ownership, celebrity to conflict.
All staff have industry experience, allowing you to learn about today's fast-moving media environment.
Why study this course?
Journalism is based at Bower Ashton Campus, part of the City Campus. Exceptional facilities and resources and our production and fabrication workshops offer a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology.
Our multimillion pound new media studios are built to an industry standard and will allow you to experience today's fast-moving media environment in a real-world setting.
The course has been designed with the latest industry developments in mind, with modules taking full account of new and emerging technologies. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of the political, economic and media contexts in which journalists work worldwide.
Real-world experience
We run this course with a close eye on the demands of industry. You will regularly be out in the region, attending meetings, reporting from court and covering events. It's all part of researching and gathering material and producing content in our newsroom.
Our strong industry links with Bristol's cultural scene ensure ongoing input from journalists and broadcasters. You will benefit from regular guest lectures, while work placements...

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Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

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About this course

Professional accreditation
The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Placements
Work placements are a key part of the Journalism course and we also encourage internships and volunteering opportunities. Our strong industry links include those with BBC television and radio, the Bristol Post, numerous regional media companies, the city council and Made in Bristol TV
Work experience is available throughout the degree and in years two and three you will spend a minimum of 15 days with a media-related company.
Fieldwork
Fieldwork includes visits to the...

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  • Industry
  • Broadcast
  • Production
  • Public
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Course programme

Content

Year one

You will be writing features, news stories, reviews and editorials, as well as developing skills in digital media production. You will discover the place of journalism within society and its relationship to democracy and learn about the history and structure of media.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Newsgathering
  • Introduction to Journalism and Public Communication
  • Civic Journalism
  • Introduction to Broadcast Journalism

Year two

You will be working on radio, video and online journalism at level two and will also study journalism law and ethics, research skills and public communication. The year is designed so you can pursue your own specialisms at Level 3.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Broadcast Journalism 1
  • Broadcast Journalism 2
  • Researching Journalism and Public Communication
  • Media Regulation and Law

Final year

You will have a chance to produce a major journalism practical project across the full range of media. There will also be opportunities to consolidate your academic writing skills with a dissertation option.

During the course of the three years students are expected to undertake 15 days work experience. This is evaluated in the final year.

There is a range of optional specialist taught modules from which students can choose.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Advanced Broadcast Journalism 1
  • Advanced Broadcast Journalism 2

Plus two of the following optional modules:

  • Activism and the Media
  • Advanced Feature Writing
  • Journalism Innovations
  • Journalism Dissertation
  • Final Year Project

Please also note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

All our modules offer a range of learning and teaching methods, including practical workshops, lectures, seminars, and individual tutorials.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

Assessment is through practical work, research portfolios, essays and presentations.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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