Course Overview

Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in politics, or you like the idea of presenting to camera as a broadcast journalist, or you're already an experienced blogger or vlogger. If so, a journalism degree at Brunel might be a good match for you.

The Brunel Journalism (Politics) BA degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practising journalists. You will graduate with politics in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that your degree has dual specialism.

In the journalism modules, you will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. You will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hand-on you will feel like you are building real skills for your future.

There is a strong emphasis on digital technology in the practical modules and you will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.

You will develop an academically robust and critical understanding of political environments in which journalism operates and interacts, the ability to write incisively on these as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.

You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.

General Eligibility

• GCE A-level BBC. 

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject, with an A-Level grade C.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject, with A-Levels grades BB.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL4.

• Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

• T levels : Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)