Media and Journalism BA (Hons)

Northumbria University

Bachelor's degree

In Newcastle Upon Tyne

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

The Northumbria Media and Journalism course offers a carefully considered mix of theory and practice to develop the skills you need to thrive in this fast moving industry. It will teach you the fundamentals of journalism practice and theory, including news writing, the law and ethics, media production skills, and producing, creating and writing for films.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Ellison Place, NE1 8ST

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2019/20
Standard Entry
 
GCSE Requirements:
A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent.  If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.
UCAS Tariff Points:
120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels 
Edexcel/BTEC National Extended Diploma:
Distinction, Distinction, Merit 
Scottish Highers: ed to achieve UCAS...

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Subjects

  • Media Journalism
  • Production
  • Humanities
  • Media
  • Writing
  • Law
  • International
  • Ethics
  • IT Law

Course programme

Media Practice (Core,20 Credits) Practices of Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Broadcast Journalism Practice (Core,20 Credits) Journalism and Design (Core,20 Credits) Writing for Digital (Core,20 Credits) Key Debates in Media History (Core,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits) Social Sciences Study Abroad (40 credit) (Optional,40 Credits) Applied Media Production Skills (Core,20 Credits) Media Law and Ethics (Core,20 Credits) Practical Magazine Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Hyper-Local Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Public Relations (Optional,20 Credits) Media Methodologies (Core,20 Credits) Media Industries (Optional,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits) Social Sciences Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits) Social Sciences Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits) Year in International Business (This is made up of 5 modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits) Adaptations on Film and TV (Optional,20 Credits) Professional Placement (Core,20 Credits) Reporting Risk and Conflict (Core,20 Credits) Practical Media Project (Optional,40 Credits) Media Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits) Mass Communication Case Study (Optional,20 Credits) Cinema and Society (Optional,20 Credits) Journalism Employability Portfolio (Optional,20 Credits) Sport, Media and Society (Optional,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits) Media Practice (Core,20 Credits) Practices of Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Broadcast Journalism Practice (Core,20 Credits) Journalism and Design (Core,20 Credits) Writing for Digital (Core,20 Credits) Key Debates in Media History (Core,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits) Social Sciences Study Abroad (40 credit) (Optional,40 Credits) Applied Media Production Skills (Core,20 Credits) Media Law and Ethics (Core,20 Credits) Practical Magazine Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Hyper-Local Journalism (Core,20 Credits) Public Relations (Optional,20 Credits) Media Methodologies (Core,20 Credits) Media Industries (Optional,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits) Social Sciences Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits) Social Sciences Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits) Year in International Business (This is made up of 5 modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits) Adaptations on Film and TV (Optional,20 Credits) Professional Placement (Core,20 Credits) Reporting Risk and Conflict (Core,20 Credits) Practical Media Project (Optional,40 Credits) Media Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits) Mass Communication Case Study (Optional,20 Credits) Cinema and Society (Optional,20 Credits) Journalism Employability Portfolio (Optional,20 Credits) Sport, Media and Society (Optional,20 Credits) Academic Language Skills for Humanities & Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

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Media and Journalism BA (Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT

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