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BA (Hons) Journalism and English Literature

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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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.

Studying Combination Journalism modules will allow you to develop key transferable skills such as written and oral communication, and digital and technical knowledge.

We focus on skills that prepare you to hit the ground running, should you choose to enter the journalism industry or related professions.

General Eligibility

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including Humanities-based essay writing subjects such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History, or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC:

Accepted in combination with one of the Level subjects specified above.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB including English

International Baccalaureate:

26 points, including 5 in HL English

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (including 15 in English Language or English Literature)

OCR:

Accepted in combination with one of the Level subjects specified above.

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and 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.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Modules:

  • How to be a Journalist: Essentials

  • Introduction to Journalism

  • Journalism Regulation

2 Year 2

Modules:

  • Research Methods for Journalists

  • Specialist Journalism

  • Enhancing your Employability through Work-Based Learning

  • Experiential Overseas Learning

  • Journalism - The Long View

  • Journalism Production: Theory & Practice

  • MM&P: Experiential Project

  • The Politics of Social Media

  • Year abroad study exchange

3 Year 3

Modules:

  • Magazine Publishing

  • Current Affairs and Conflict Journalism

  • Dissertation

  • Journalism in a Post-Truth World

  • Negotiated Study (double)

  • Sustainable Journalism

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

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

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, Up to 7 Years - BA (Hons)

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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