Journalism, Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) - BA (Hons)

London Metropolitan University

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

This degree combines the fields of journalism, television and film to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of media practices and theory. The programme will open many doors in both industries and improve your chances of gaining employment in the specialist area of film and television journalism.

The foundation year will equip you with study skills to review media, write essays and media copy, conduct research and critically analyse sources. You’ll also learn about fundamental practices in communications, film, television and broadcast media.
You’ll share the foundation year with students from other specialisms on a foundation year degree. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about other disciplines and meet students outside of your course.

Throughout your degree we will support you to succeed academically and make sure you settle into university life. You’ll benefit from one-to-one sessions with your tutor, where you’ll be able to discuss your work and progress. There will also be opportunities to polish other skills, such as essay writing or critical analysis, via workshops offered by the University.

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Location

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London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

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About this course

Our Journalism, Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is ideal if you’re interested in studying how to become a journalist, as well as make and write about film and television, but don’t meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard degree.

This four-year course has a built-in foundation year, designed to equip you with fundamental skills to allow you to study at undergraduate level.

at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, eg Functional Skills at Level 2) – if you meet UCAS points criteria but obtained a grade D/3 in English at GCSE you may be offered a University test in this area

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Presentation
  • IT
  • Teaching
  • Ethics
  • Screenwriting
  • Film and Television
  • Sound
  • Image
  • Law
  • University
  • Public
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Employability
  • Writing
  • Social Media
  • Media
  • Critical Thinking
  • Play
  • Skills and Training
  • Production

Course programme

Year 0 modules include:
  • Introduction : Film, TV and Broadcast Media (core, 30 credits)
  • Introduction: Digital Media (core, 30 credits)
  • Introduction: Journalism and Writing for Media (core, 30 credits)
  • Introduction: Media and Communications (core, 30 credits)
Year 1 modules include:
  • Approaches to Film and Television (core, 30 credits)
  • Journalism: History and Ideas (core, 30 credits)
  • Moving Image and Sound Practice (core, 30 credits)
  • Practical Journalism (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Film and Television Practice (core, 30 credits)
  • Media Law and Ethics; Public Administration (core, 30 credits)
  • Advanced Reporting (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Journalism Work Placement (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Newsroom Production (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Work Related Learning for Media 1 (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Contemporary American Television (option, 15 credits)
  • Documentary Photography (option, 15 credits)
  • Film and TV Industry Roles (option, 15 credits)
  • Scripting Performance for Screen (option, 15 credits)
  • Stardom and Performance (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Creating Packages (core, 30 credits)
  • Journalism Project (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Project (Film and Television Studies) (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Arts Journalism (option, 15 credits)
  • Broadcast Journalism (option, 30 credits)
  • Campaigning Journalism (option, 15 credits)
  • Documentary Filmmaking (option, 15 credits)
  • Fashion Writing and Reporting (option, 15 credits)
  • Film Reception and Interpretation (option, 15 credits)
  • Screening America in Hollywood Film (option, 30 credits)
  • The French New Wave (option, 15 credits)
  • The Hollywood Musical (option, 15 credits)
  • Writing for Film and Television (option, 15 credits)
Assessment

Your academic ability and knowledge will be assessed via written coursework, practical group work and in-class exams. You’ll also have the choice of submitting a final year dissertation or project, based on your strengths and topics you’d like to explore.

Additional information

UCAS code - L507

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