Multimedia Journalism with Foundation Year

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    4 Years

The BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at the University of Wolverhampton aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for working in the digital multi-platform environment of the 21st century newsrooms.

The content of the degree has been designed taking into account the main factors that steer the practice of journalism globally such as convergence, digital copyright and the use of public data to craft stories. Taught by academics and professional journalists, you will learn about the latest developments in multimedia journalism and gain a range of practical skills encompassing the traditional forms of content production, such as radio, video/TV and photography, and a more complex and innovative set of technologies needed to successfully develop and manage digital content on different journalistic platforms. This course is designed to address the needs of the UK employers and takes into account the on-going international transition of the sector into a full web-based business models or web based modes of delivery. You will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills and by the end of the course you will have your own portfolio, which is an immense value in graduate employment. In addition, the course offers a suitable and balanced diet of practical and theoretical optional modules, allowing you to deepen your interests, whether in sports, investigative journalism, mobile and data journalism, politics, celebrity, film or business. If you want to start building your portfolio and to specialize in your preferred area, then this is the course for you!

What are the top reasons to study this course?

It is a unique programme in West Midlands and Wales. Only 8 universities in the country offer similar courses. None of them is located in the West Midlands or Wales..
We focus on employability

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

Throughout this course, you will gain a range of practical skills encompassing the traditional forms of content production such as radio, television and photography and a more complex and innovative set of technologies needed to successfully develop and manage internet based journalistic platforms. The practical skills will allow you to develop, manage and present projects suitable to be published or broadcast in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and online. The course will also provide you with transferable entrepreneurial and management skills; you will learn how to manage your professional conduct and plan your career development in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a multimedia journalist, exercise personal responsibility, decision-making and team leadership, operate successfully in a team context in a multi-platform newsroom, working in flexible, creative ways, both independently and in teams, showing self-discipline, self-direction, communication skills, critical thinking and a reflective and problem-solving capacity.

2019 Entry

DD from ‘A’ levels
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade PPP; BTEC QCF Diploma grade MP
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology grade P
UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology grade M
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Full Award)
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements.
Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted to attend an interview an alternative course.

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Subjects

  • Production
  • Media
  • Writing
  • University
  • Web
  • Radio
  • Multimedia

Course programme

Throughout the three levels of the degree you will be introduced to a full range of modern media and will adopt real-world working strategies, produce ground breaking audio, video, web and social media content and benefit from work placements that will enable them to enter the job market with the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge and expertise.

You will benefit from a wide range of academic activities that will help you make the most of your experience at the university, such as:

  • Lectures and workshops
  • Newsdays
  • Practical sessions (working to deadlines),
  • Tutorials
  • Work Placements
  • Independent study (reading books and journal articles, working on group projects, preparing presentations and writing your assignments)
  • Industry visits

Modules and Assessment

Here are some of the modules that you will be taking:

  • News writing
  • Radio Production
  • Television News Production
  • Multimedia News Production
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Sports Journalism
  • Photo Journalism
  • Convergent journalism
  • Placements
  • Multi-platform Newsroom
  • New Media
  • Convergent News Production
  • Investigative journalism
  • Tabloid Journalism
  • Writing for business and corporations

Assessment:

  • Portfolios and e-portfolios
  • Research report/essays – individual work.
  • Group work and presentations.
  • As-live/ Live reporting for multimedia platforms (audio, video, texts, photograph and other media products).

Why not check out what our students got up to for their final projects at our annual Degree Show 2018

Multimedia Journalism with Foundation Year

Price on request