BA (Hons) Journalism and English Literature

Course Overview

In the Journalism modules, youll work up to professional standards as you research, present, and produce stories across different media. Youll have the opportunity to build a high-quality portfolio of published work thats invaluable when it comes to job applications. In Literature modules, youll cover topics from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction. As you produce independent interpretations of texts and concepts, youll foster your appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of literary texts. 94% of students on this course say that their communication and problem-solving skills have improved, and that staff makes the subject interesting. 100% feel that Northumbrias library resources meet their needs, according to Unistats 2015.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).