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BA Journalism and Media with Foundation ( Part-Time )

Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This part-time BA Journalism and Media course at Birkbeck University of London is designed for students who want to develop their skills in journalism, media production, and critical analysis. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in the principles of journalism, while the subsequent years allow students to specialize in areas such as print, broadcast, or online journalism. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including TV studios, radio stations, and digital editing suites. Graduates of this course can pursue careers in journalism, media production, or related fields.

Additional Information

Students in the foundation year will take modules such as 'Introduction to Journalism' and 'Media and Culture', while those in years two and three will have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as sports journalism, political journalism, or digital media. Students will also have the chance to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals through Birkbeck's strong connections with the media industry.

Unlock Your Potential at One of the World's Leading Media Institutions

Birkbeck University of London is a world-class institution for journalism and media studies, with a long history of producing talented and successful graduates. The university's location in central London provides easy access to a vibrant media scene, with numerous opportunities for internships, networking, and career advancement. Birkbeck's faculty is composed of experienced academics and industry professionals, ensuring that students receive both theoretical and practical training.

Why You Should Study This Course

Graduates can pursue careers in Japanese organizations or businesses, education, translation, research, or journalism. This degree may also be useful in becoming a translator, secondary school teacher, social researcher, or journalist. We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with Londons top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.

General Eligibility

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on the judgment of academic potential. You must normally have N5-level (JLPT) competence, or the equivalent, in Japanese, but students without prior knowledge of Japanese may also be accepted.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

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