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BA (Hons) Journalism

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Centre for Journalism at Kent is leading the development of journalism as an academic discipline rooted in professional newsroom practice. On our professionally accredited programme, you study for an honours degree that includes history, politics and law while completing the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism.

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Reporting and Writing I

British Government and Politics

Principles and Practices of Convergent Journalism I

Studying Journalism

2 Year 2

Principles and Practice of Convergent Journalism II

Reporting and Writing II

Freedom of Expression, the Law and the Media

Propaganda-Media, Manipulation and Persuasion

3 Year 3

Principles and Practices of Convergent Journalism III

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

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