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BA (Hons) International Journalism (Foundation Entry)

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our International Journalism Foundation Entry Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists. Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree program. Life experience and a keen interest in news and current affairs are what counts if you dont have traditional qualifications.

General Eligibility

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

  • BTEC Diploma: MM

  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects

  • T Level: P (D or E)

  • IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5

  • GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 0 (Foundation)

Compulsory modules

  • FDE Introduction to Specialisms

  • FDE Specialisms

2 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Storytelling

  • News Reporting

  • Media Law and Regulation

  • Digital Journalism

3 Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Features Journalism

Optional modules

  • Upper Intermediate English

  • Advanced English

  • Storytelling Level 5

  • Newsday 1

  • Professional Journalist

  • Digital Journalism

  • Reporting Politics and Society

  • Ethics

4 Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Creating a brand

  • World Desk 2

Optional modules

  • English for Specific Academic Purposes (Higher)

  • Innovation

  • Digital Project

  • Research Project

  • Documentary

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

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