Journalism and Culture BA

At Level 1 you will learn essential journalistic skills such as news and feature writing and audio production from practical modules. The theory modules introduce you to the key academic and industrial debates around journalism and media. You will develop a thorough understanding of the systems and digital environment in which journalism operates and learn the appropriate theoretical and analytical tools for analysing journalism and media.

At Level 2 you will further develop your journalistic skills in producing and writing journalism content for different platforms. The theory modules will deepen your understanding and knowledge of the development of journalism, the various cultural forms produced via different platforms, and the issues and changes in journalism caused by the rise of digital media technologies. You will also develop research skills and critical thinking. You will develop your specialism through selecting elective module.

At Level 3 you will take two theory-practice modules which allow you to specialise and apply what you have learnt to Academic dissertation and Journalism Project.

Typical Modules:

Level 1

Compulsory:

• Introduction to Journalism and Media
• Foundations of Researching Journalism
• Digital Media and Society
• News and Feature Writing
• Cross-Platform Journalism

Level 2

Compulsory:

• Journalism, Politics and Power
• Journalism Practice
• Journalism, Media, and Globalisation
• Media Law, Ethics, and Regulations
• Journalism Research Project

Optional

Choose one from:

• Data Gathering
• Entrepreneurial Journalism
• Journalism, International Politics and Social Issues

Level 3:

Compulsory:

• Data Journalism
• Academic Dissertation
• Journalism Practice Project

Optional

Choose one from:

• Journalism, Storytelling and Social Media
• Media, Campaigning and Social Change
• Public Relations

Read more about the structure of undergraduate degrees at Brunel and what you will learn on the course.

At Level Three you will undertake an academic dissertation as well as a journalism practice project.