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The BA (Hons) Journalism course at De Montfort University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of journalism. The course covers a range of topics including news writing, feature writing, broadcasting, and digital media. Students will learn how to research and report on a wide range of subjects, as well as how to write for different audiences and platforms. Throughout the course, students will develop their critical thinking skills, ethical awareness, and creativity, preparing them for a successful career in journalism. Graduates of this course have gone on to work in local and national news outlets, as well as in PR and communications.
Our course is taught by experienced journalists and academics, who bring their knowledge and expertise into the classroom. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our TV studio, radio station, and digital media lab. We also offer opportunities for work experience and placements, giving students the chance to gain real-world experience and build their professional networks.
De Montfort University is a leading institution for journalism education, with a long history of producing successful graduates. Our location in Leicester provides access to a diverse range of cultural and political perspectives, as well as opportunities for networking and career advancement. Our staff are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and individualized attention for each student.
A typical offer is normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels, or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM
Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent.
Alternative qualifications include:
Pass Access in the QAA accredited Access to HE course. English and Maths GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification.
We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Block 1: News Reporting and Media Law
Block 2: Video and Audio Journalism
Block 3: Understanding Journalism OR you can select to study one route from the list below:
Film Studies: Disney, Warner Bros and the Film Studio
Media and Communication: Media, Culture and Society
English Language: Evolving Language
Creative Writing: Writers Salon
English Literature: Introduction to Drama: Shakespeare
History: Global Cities
Drama: Shifting Stages
Block 4: Digital News Production
Block 1: Feature Writing and Lifestyle Journalism
Block 2: TV and Radio Journalism
Block 3: Beyond News OR continue with the route selected in the first year:
Film Studies: Screen Archives
Media and Communication: Public Relations
English Language: Sociolinguistics
Creative Writing: Story Craft
English Literature: Digital Humanities
History: Humans and the Natural World
Drama: Theatre Revolutions
Block 4: Professional Practice
Block 1: Journalism Projects
Block 2: Freelance Journalism and Enhanced Digital Reporting
OR
Podcasting, Photojournalism and Visual Culture
Block 3: Sports Journalism OR Music, Film and Entertainment Journalism OR continue with the study route selected in the first and second year:
Film Studies: British Cinema
Media and Communication: Gender & TV Fictions
English Language: Language, Gender and Sexuality
Creative Writing: Creative Misbehaviour
English Literature: World Englishes
History: The World on Display
Drama: Performance, Identity and Society
Block 4: Journalism Dissertation
Negotiated Journalism Project
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