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BA (Hons) Journalism

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire is all about learning by doing. From creating exciting content for social media to broadcasting live from our industry-standard newsrooms, you wont just learn all the skills needed to become a multimedia journalist €“ youll be putting them into practice too. Its a hands-on experience and an experience our students tell us they enjoy. Our journalism courses are in the top 10 for course satisfaction and teaching satisfaction, according to the Guardian University Guide 2020. On top of this, its one of only a handful of courses to be accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. These are nationally-recognized industry kite marks that give our graduates a real competitive edge.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • News Reporting

  • Journalism in Context

  • Law for Journalists

  • Journalism Skills

  • Creating Content: Audio and Radio

  • Creating Content: Video and TV

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Politics for Journalists

  • Feature Writing

  • Advanced Media Law and Ethics

  • Advanced Digital Storytelling

  • The Multimedia Newsroom

  • Design Skills

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Sports Journalism

  • Creating Content: Podcasting

  • Celebrity and Fashion Journalism

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • The Professional Newsroom

  • Final Year Project/Dissertation

  • Journalism Trends

  • Media Communications and PR

  • Media Careers

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Presenting for Broadcasters

  • Making a Difference: Campaigns and Investigations

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 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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