Journalism with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's 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) Journalism course with Foundation Year degree course. You’ll get the chance to develop the skills you’ll need to cover stories for print, digital, TV and radio, as well as exploring the global impact of journalism on audiences. You’ll be armed with a mobile reporting kit to give you a chance to work as a real reporter from day one.
We pride ourselves on teaching creative, contemporary journalism underpinned by traditional values and skills. That means learning the core media and communication skills that every working reporter needs before you specialise in an area that interests you.
You’ll be challenged academically – often by some of the industry’s leading names – and you’ll be expected to undertake meaningful work experience placements in media environments, and work on live stories, learning 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.
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 you 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.
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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.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
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Subjects
- Radio
- Global
- Project
- Industry
- Media
- Production
- Cross
- Media Production
- Journalism Law
- Introduction
Course programme
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Cross Media Production 1
- Cross Media Production 2
- Media Context and Production
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Practice Project
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Live Newsroom 1
- Journalism Law and Ethics
- Introduction to Journalism Landscapes
- Journalism in Society
- Global and Community Impact 1
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Live Newsroom 2
- Disruptive Publishing
- Journalism Futures
- Global and Community Impact 2
- Fashion Photography
- Photojournalism
- Radio Documentary
- Television Studio
- PR Planning and Delivery
- Music Industries Promotional Practices
- Collaborative Practice
Year three
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Major Project
- Live Newsroom 3
- Global and Community Impact Journalism 3
- Journalism Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Additional information
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Journalism with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)