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BA (Hons) Journalism

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

Discover the rich history and culture of De Montfort University and unlock your full potential in journalism.

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.

Why You Should Study This Course

Journalists play a vital role in a democracy, and this course offers the opportunity to pursue a career that is not only exciting but also crucial for informing debate and discussion on a wide range of questions affecting our lives. The course is designed to enable flexibility to allow you to focus on specialist areas of your choice while also preparing you to challenge the status quo. Throughout the degree, you will be encouraged to focus on core issues of social equality, social justice, protest, and marginalized communities in the UK. You will learn the traditional core skills of researching, interviewing, writing and web-publishing, and gain multimedia skills within video and audio production. The journalism sector requires graduates who possess a broad digital multi-platform skill set, knowledge of media law and political structures, and have the ability to question structures in society.

General Eligibility

  • 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

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

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

2 Year 2

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

3 Year 3

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 

OR

Negotiated Journalism Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

Additional Information

Full-Time, 3/4 years(inc. placement year)

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