Course Overview

The Journalism course recognizes the value of developing relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on enhancing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry. To prepare for this multimedia environment, the practical skills we teach include news research and writing, photography, and video and audio production techniques (including podcasting).

In addition to helping our students develop a high level of professionalism, we also place emphasis on key transferable skills, such as written and oral communication. Furthermore, our focus on digital and technical skills prepares you to hit the ground running should you choose to pursue journalism or other related professions as a career.

All of our team have an extensive range of experience in journalism, ranging from newspapers and magazines to radio and television.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

104

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

T Level:

Pass (C or above on the core)

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate:

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 UCAS points from GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)