English and Journalism with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
Get practical, professional preparation for a career in journalism with our BA (Hons) English and Journalism with Foundation Year degree course.
The course is housed in the School of English where you will be taught by world-leading academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing and drama. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
The programme focuses on the development of core knowledge and skills for English study and work experience placements on live stories in media environments will teach you how to craft a story in a way that engages the audience.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a thinking journalist with a specialism in news, broadcasting, features, or design. You’ll also be adaptable to the changes that the industry faces. Our graduates have gone on to work for Sky, BBC, Trinity Mirror and a wide range of regional newspapers. Others have scooped prestigious awards at the Midlands Media Awards while still studying.
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This four year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level 3 study, to ensure you are successful on their chosen degree programme. The foundation year helps students to develop skills such as academic writing, referencing and researching, as well as important transferable skills such as project management and team work.
After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree programmes within Birmingham School of Media.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
80 UCAS tariff points.
LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
You will benefit from student-focused and research-informed teaching in a friendly and supportive learning environment where you will be taught by world-leading academics and expert practitioners.
English at the University is, by definition, interdisciplinary. Students can collaborate across disciplines to gain new perspectives on the relevance of their study in the wider world.
English is a global language; its culture has an international reach. Understanding how English has been shaped and reshaped by its engagement with the world at large is a key principle of the programme. You can also take advantage of the study abroad semester offered through the Erasmus scheme in year two.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a thinking journalist with a specialism in news, broadcasting, features or design. You’ll also be adaptable to the changes that the industry faces. Our graduates have gone on to work for Sky, BBC, Trinity Mirror and the Express & Star. Others have scooped prestigious awards at the Midlands Media Awards while still studying, and seen their work appear on a number of national and regional outlets during this time.
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Subjects
- English
- Drama
- Global
- Writing
- Media
- Attending
- Knowledge
- Debate
- Analysis
- Reading
Course programme
During your foundation year you will be taught in small classes where active participation is part of the teaching methodology.
Your study will involve reading and analysis, discussion and debate, and practical activities which allow you to test and implement your skills and knowledge. In addition to attending classes you will be required to complete preparation and follow-up tasks and activities to support your learning.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Language and Creativity
- Language and Texts
- Literature in the World
- Literature In Time
- Researching in English
- Writing Development
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Foundations of Language
- Key Critical Concepts
- Journalism Law and Ethics
- Live Newsroom
- Language in Action
- Craft of Writing
- Modern Drama
- Literature and Conflict
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Writing and the Environment
- Disruptive Publishing
- Live Newsroom
- Gender, Sexuality and Culturets
- Literature and the Child
- Multicultural Writing
- Early Modern Literature
- Foundations of Screenwriting
- Writing Audio Drama
- Documentary Drama
- Language in Society
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits)
- Live Newsroom
- Global and Community Impact
- Major Project
- Forensic Linguistics
- Moral Philosophy
- Psychology in Victorian Literature
- Speculative Fiction
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- The Gothic
- Writing Creative Nonfiction
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (4 years)
UK Students
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £9,250 per year
International Students
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
English and Journalism with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)