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BA (Hons) Journalism with Human Rights

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In a world of conflict and uncertainty, you can be the voice for those who need to be heard. Challenge the way human rights are understood across the globe. Our BA in Journalism with Human Rights enables you to learn about the fundamental principles and practices which underpin the protection and promotion of human rights around the world. Alongside this you develop your journalistic skills, helping you to analyze information and understand it within the context of human rights law. You gain a strong understanding of the world we live in and how to engage with the audience, allowing you to develop your own unique journalistic style.

Explore a wide spectrum of human rights topics ranging from war to immigration. This is combined with the practical journalism component of this course; you use multi-media channels such as radio, television, and online media, and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB, including essay-basedsed subject

  • BTEC: DDD, depends the ng on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Highessay-basedsay based subject grade 5.

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher aLevelsandard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher alevelsandard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Practical Reporting, Interviewing and Production (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

History of Journalism

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Journalism Now

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

The Humanities Graduate: Future Pathways

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: CORE

Foundations of Human Rights

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Option from list or Outside Option

(15 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Audio and Video for Broadcast and Online (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Feature Writing and Magazine Project for Print and Online (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Human Rights & Social Justice: Structures, Theory and Practice

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Government, Social Science, Economics, LIFTS option from list or outside option

(30 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Comparative Media Law and Regulation

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

LT396-6-AU or LT969-6-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Advanced Practical Journalism

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Selected Issues in Human Rights

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Final year option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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