Magazine Journalism

Magazine Journalism BA Hons
Mode: full-time

This course combines an understanding of practical magazine journalism with an insight into the industry our graduates aspire to enter. With this integrated approach, you are able to put into creative practice what you have studied in theory.

This course combines vocational training and academic study in all aspects of print and online magazines - writing for them, producing them, designing and laying them out, researching and developing.

You will learn your craft using professional digital technologies, modern production practices, and develop as a journalist the basics of producing well-written, interesting and legally sound copy delivered to length and deadline. First and foremost you will learn to find stories, write them, and do the layout for them on pages of all sizes in print.

Areas of study include:

• Feature writing
• Law for journalists
• Print Production Design
• Shorthand
• Reporting and Writing
• Online Publishing
• Radio, Video and Photography
• Production Design

Why choose this course?

• Opportunities with film, radio and multimedia
• Strong professional links giving opportunities to build professional contacts and experience
• Benefit from our state-of-the-art multi-million pound Media Arts Centre
• Teaching staff have previous and/or continuing experience in local, regional, national and international magazines, newspapers and the broadcast media
• Develop as a multi-media practitioner – you study print, online, photography and broadcast media
• Rated sixth for Journalism in the 2008 National Student Survey
• Provides insights into current practices and future developments in magazine journalism
• Opportunities to acquire practical experience and skills using industry-wide software
• Focuses on the way magazine publishing is run
• Wide range of in-house experience available, working on real projects online and in print, as well as work
• experience opportunities on magazines nationally

Career Opportunities

Feature writers in magazines or on-line writing. Media jobs in many fields of cultural criticism, publishing, public relations or advertising. Graduates will additionally acquire key transferable analytical and writing skills, which are in high demand in the jobs market.

Career opportunities lie in a range of roles in magazine publishing, journalism, media research, press office work, commercial and in-house magazine writing, and freelance work.

Assessment

Writing copy, journalistic portfolio, essays, in-class assessments, computer exams, and project work.

Recommended reading

Magazines, newspapers, both online and in print - all genres and for a variety of audiences.