BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of journalism and media studies. Students will learn how to research, write, and produce content for various media platforms, including print, broadcast, and online media. The course will also cover the history and theory of journalism and media studies, as well as the legal and ethical considerations of working in these fields. Upon completion of the course, students will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in journalism or media-related fields.

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Oxford Int Group is a leading provider of university programs in the UK, offering a range of courses in subjects such as business, engineering, and law. Bangor University is a public research university located in Wales, UK. The university has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and research in the fields of journalism and media studies.

Discover the Benefits of Studying Journalism and Media Studies at Bangor University - Oxford Int Group

Bangor University offers a unique learning experience that combines academic rigor with practical, hands-on training. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals. The university's location in Wales also provides a beautiful and inspiring environment for students to learn and grow.

This course is ideal for those who want to study Journalism and Media in-depth. Our course includes television and radio journalism, print and digital journalism, and media practice. You will study the social and cultural impact of journalism and media at local and global levels, embracing industrial contexts, media texts, audiences, and regulation. This course will equip you with a solid grounding in the principles of journalism and the technical and practical media and journalism skills required of a future professional in this field.

Our Journalism and Media degree will equip you with the skills you need to forge a career in journalism and the media. This exciting degree course is aimed at students who want to make a profession of their passion by understanding how the news and media industry works.

As well as keeping you up-to-date with the fast-changing world of multimedia journalism, it will introduce you to a broad range of theoretical perspectives that will enrich your research. The aim will be to give you the confidence and self-reliance to excel and adapt to an exciting field that is always on the move.

Journalism and Media staff in the School are leading experts in their fields with a range of research interests including digital journalism, broadcast journalism, politics, advertising, media regulation, privacy, communication, risk communication, professional writing, comics, visual culture, gaming, virtual worlds, global media, social networks, documentary, and media representation. Many members of staff in the School are practicing professionals and consultants.

Nestled in a breathtaking location between the Snowdonia Mountains and the sea, Bangor is also the perfect place to get out and about and find news stories or create your own media productions. The Media department is situated at the heart of the University campus, offering a close-knit and friendly community alongside the bustle of cafes, shops, and city life. The university is also home to two student newspapers, Seren and Llef, and a radio station, Storm FM. Many of our students are regular contributors.

Bangor is also the site for a range of Creative Industries conferences, video conferences, and events. It is a regular site for visiting creative writers, filmmakers, journalists, designers, dramatists, new media makers, and more, and encourages students to engage widely with their creative interests beyond the realms of formal coursework.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

UCAS Code - PP53

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.