BA (Hons) Journalism
Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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What are the skills a journalist needs in today’s fast-paced, exciting, digital world?
The way we consume media has been revolutionised by digital technology. Online news, podcasts and social media compete for our attention alongside newspapers, magazines and radio. But today’s journalists still need to be able to tell a story, to keep people informed and entertained, and to communicate the truth.
From learning how to webcast and create videos, to carrying out research and conducting interviews, our BA Journalism degree will give you hands-on practical experience and high-level communications skills from many different areas such as journalism, PR and marketing.
At Hertfordshire, you’ll explore journalism in the context of the wider media landscape, giving you the flexibility to mould your future, whether that’s in hard news or lifestyle journalism, social media, corporate communications, magazines, marketing or PR.
You’ll be taught by academics who have worked for the BBC, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, The Sun, The Times and a wide variety of other media and broadcast outlets.
Core subjects in your first year include an Introduction to Media Practices and Introduction to Journalism, and cover media platforms, from video and podcasts to web-based and interactive media. You’ll explore the law and ethics of journalism and study Global Media and Society, considering issues such as how globalisation has impacted on the media. Optional modules introduce you to creative writing and film criticism.
In your second year you’ll focus on social media, radio journalism and research methods, as well as building on the skills you’ll need to write engaging features and strong news stories. For potential media entrepreneurs, optional modules on App Design and Video Feature will enable you to explore their commercial possibilities.
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About this course
Studying journalism opens doors to a range of careers where your creativity, writing, communication and research skills are invaluable. Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Broadcast journalist
Editorial assistant
Magazine features editor
Magazine journalist
Newspaper journalist
Press sub-editor
Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
Web content manager
Writer
Employability is central to everything we do. Our hands-on journalism training equips you to pursue a career in the media, whether in features, news, radio or online, but this degree course also opens up opportunities in PR, corporate communications, marketing and advertising. Your creative and critical thinking, as well as the analytical, research and communication skills you’ll gain through this degree, are all highly valued by employers in a wide range of industries.
One of our recent graduates has been shortlisted for Blogger of the Year in the UK Blog Awards and is now a staff writer on National Geographic Kids magazine. Another is manager of community online development at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, while another is a sports journalist on the Daily Express.
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and 4/D Mathematics
Access Course Tariff: An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3.
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
We give you:
A flexible programme, allowing you to explore the many different applications of journalism
Expert teaching by lecturers experienced in all aspects of the industry
This course is affiliated to the PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association), one of Britain's top trade organizations for PR professionals.
Individual support – you’ll have a personal tutor to guide and advise on your academic and personal development
Industry insights – our Media Matters series of talks by invited speakers are delivered by professionals who are also active contributors within our graduate network
Placement opportunities, enabling you to enhance your employability and create a portfolio of work
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Ethics
- Marketing
- PR training
- Radio
- Global
- Law
- PR
- Media
- Social Media
- Writing
- Communications
Course programme
Our Journalism students benefit from being part of a boutique, supportive academic community. There are weekly lectures, practicals where you’ll learn interviewing skills, and other interactive seminars to help you find your feet and establish ways of working confidently, creatively and collaboratively.
You’ll be encouraged to take part in Hertfordshire and London’s vibrant media scene through work placements and making industry contacts. Recent students have worked for diverse media outlets ranging from the BBC to Hello! magazine and local news sites.
There are also opportunities to get involved in activities that complement your studies, such as writing for the University’s newspaper or working at community and local radio. On campus, this includes Crush Radio, the country’s longest-running university radio station, and Trident Media, UH’s video and print media outlet, run by the Students’ Union.
You’ll be able to network with industry professionals invited to our Media Matters guest lecture series, such as journalist Georgina Lawton, of Gal-dem, the online and print magazine written by women and non-binary people of colour, Terry Mansfield CBE, top executive from Hearst Corporation, publishers of magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Digital Spy and Men’s Health, as well as independent broadcasters and the BBC.
Level 4
Module
- Introduction to Media Communications
- Introduction to Journalism
- Visual Communication
- Global Media and Society
- Journalism Skills: Multiplatform
- Journalism and Government
- Introduction to Law and Regulation for Multiplatform Journalism
- Digital Media Practice
- Journalism, Law and Ethics
- Interactive Media
Additional information
Fees 2021
UK Students
Full time
£9250 for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students
Full time
£13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students
Full time
£13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
BA (Hons) Journalism
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The Media School - Bournemouth Uni
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
HND OnlinePrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
UOC
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Courses For Success
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Course Online£ 9,600 -
University for the Creative Arts
Postgraduate Online£ 9,250 + VAT
See all