Journalism - BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site - Aberdeen

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site - Aberdeen

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Garthdee

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Robert Gordon University offers an intensive and practical BA (Hons) Journalism degree that will equip you with the key skills needed for a rewarding career in Journalism or related industries. Our multimedia course provides you with critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills for working in this fast-paced environment. The course has an emphasis on practical learning with a grounding in the theoretical aspects of journalistic practice. You will gain ...Read more

Robert Gordon University offers an intensive and practical BA (Hons) Journalism degree that will equip you with the key skills needed for a rewarding career in Journalism or related industries. Our multimedia course provides you with critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills for working in this fast-paced environment. The course has an emphasis on practical learning with a grounding in the theoretical aspects of journalistic practice. You will gain practical experience in reporting across print, broadcast, and electronic platforms. You will learn first-hand from experienced journalists by participating in ‘live’ news days, visiting local broadcasting organisations, and listening to guest speakers. You will study how news is sourced, regulated, produced, and consumed, and examine the effects of this on different audiences, developing transferable skills which are essential for the wider media profession.

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87th

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£6,250 per year

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£6,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£6,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£6,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£6,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,980 per year

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£16,980 per year

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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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