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BA (Hons) Journalism (3rd Year Entry)

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

OVERVIEW Looking to learn the skills to drop the latest breaking news story? UWSs BA Journalism program will teach you everything you need to know to become a newsworthy multimedia journalist. Underpinned by theoretical insight into ethical and effective journalism, youll study news reporting, develop interview techniques, and hone your writing skills to meet the practical demands of todays fast-paced news environment. Youll also have the option to specialize in either Sports or Magazine Journalism as you progress through the program.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 3

Undertake a work placement in a news organisation and participate in news production classes, developing your understanding of journalistic ethics. If you pursue Sports Journalism you will study sports broadcasting and commentary.

Our placement partners include Clyde 1 (Bauer Media), Heart Radio (Global), Newsquest and the Scottish Sun with students also undertaking work experience at STV and BBC stations and in sports club media.

2 Year 4

Complete a dissertation on an aspect of journalism or sports journalism and its role in society. And undertake a major creative project, producing a range of multimedia portfolio-based work.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

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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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