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Journalism

University Centre Peterborough

UCAS Code: P500 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


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72

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C or grade 4. 72 UCAS points: • A-levels • BTEC • Cambridge Technical • Access to HE • Overseas qualifications judged to be equivalent to above

About this course


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3years

Full-time | 2024

Our journalism course is designed to enable you to train and develop as a practitioner so that you will be the ones to report tomorrow’s news. If you want to become a journalist and explore what journalism is and where it is heading, this is the perfect course for you.

Delivered at the state-of-the-art Media and Journalism Centre in the heart of the city and at the University Centre main campus, you will learn under the guidance of current industry professionals and be given a practical grounding in print, radio, photo and online journalism.

Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies.

You will learn how to produce imaginative and incisive copy to deadline and as well as developing a range of skills to ensure you have the creativity and versatility to thrive in today’s industry. You’ll look at the problems, pitfalls and potential for today’s journalism, studying its past and debating its future. If your interest is sport or fashion journalism we will support you in this allowing you to specialise throughout the course.

During your time with us you will have the opportunity to work with local and regional partners in Peterborough and undertake exciting paid internships with local businesses and placements at major consumer magazine titles. You will also have the opportunity to learn from professional journalists and media professionals in our guest speaker events organised by students and staff.

The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students.

Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Media Law and Ethics 1 (15 credits)
News Reporting (15 credits)
Exploring Journalism (15 credits)
Introduction to Video (15 credits)
Media Law and Ethics 2 (15 credits)
Integrated Design and Features (15 credits)
Introduction to Audio (15 credits)
Launching Your Career (15 credits)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Mobile Filmmaking (30 credits)
Employability (15 credits)
Photojournalism (15 credits)
Politics and the Media (30 credits)
Magazine Production (15 credits)
Shorthand (optional - 15 credits)
Podcasting (optional - 15 credits)
Documentary Filmmaking (optional 15 credits)

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Professional Development (30 credits)
Major Project 1 (15 credits)
Journalism Portfolio 1 (15 credits)
Major Project 2 (30 credits)
Journalism Portfolio 2 (15 credits)
Content Marketing (15 credits)

Assessment methods

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
90% Coursework
10% Practical Exams

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
90% Coursework
10% Practical Exams

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
80% Coursework
10% Practical Exams
10% Placement

Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£8,250
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England
£8,250
per year
EU
£8,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,250
per year
Scotland
£8,250
per year
Wales
£8,250
per year

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University Centre Peterborough

Department:

University Centre Peterborough Campus

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