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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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Develop practical journalism skills while you gain an understanding of its place within the global news industry.This degree takes the best of our Journalism and Media and Communication degrees, giving you a grounding in journalism, and helping you develop practical skills while understanding the context in which the contemporary media operates.Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media. You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.*The Complete University Guide 2021
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
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