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BA (Hons) Journalism and Criminology

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You explore a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the impact of computer games on crime to terrorism. This will be intertwined with the practical journalism component of this course; where you develop your skills in using multi-media channels such as radio, television, and online media and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale.

During your final year, you will have the opportunity to bring all aspects of the course together in a final multimedia project on a subject linked to the criminology element of your studies.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB, including oessay-basedsed subject

  • BTEC: DDD, dependithe ng on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Highessay-basedsay based subject grade 5.

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher aLevelsandard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher alevelsandard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Practical Reporting, Interviewing and Production (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Introduction to Crime, Law and Society

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Researching Social Life I

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Journalism Now

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

History of Journalism

(15 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Audio and Video for Broadcast and Online (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Feature Writing and Magazine Project for Print and Online (Joint Honours)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Digital Society

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Sociology of Crime and Control

(30 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Comparative Media Law and Regulation

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Globalisation and Crime

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Advanced Practical Journalism

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

LT396-6-AU or LT969-6-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Crime, Policy and Social Justice

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Spring option from list

(15 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

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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