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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of news as you learn to practise journalism and critique the industry.
Course overview
Journalism is an exciting and vibrant subject, crucial to any understanding of the current state of the world. Our course strives to remain at the cutting edge of journalistic practice and theory, with an emphasis on sustainability and technology. The way journalists report news, and how consumers then engage with that news in all its published forms, is evolving all the time: digital technology is having a huge impact.
Why study this course with us?
The Journalism course recognises the value of developing relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on enhancing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry. To prepare for this multimedia environment, the practical skills we teach include news research and writing, photography, video and audio production techniques (including podcasting).
In addition to helping our students develop a high level of professionalism, we also place emphasis on key transferable skills, such as written and oral communication. Furthermore, our focus on digital and technical skills prepare you to hit the ground running should you choose to pursue journalism or other related professions as a career.
Teaching methods
Most of our modules take place in newsroom-style classrooms designed to simulate an editorial working environment. Experiential learning plays a big part in day-to-day teaching activities, including educational trips. You may also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
Assessment
Assessments include coursework, essays, individual and group projects, presentations, workshops and examinations. If you choose Journalism as your major subject, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation or major creative project.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - MMM Grades / Points required
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BTEC Extended DiplomaBTEC Diploma : D*D*
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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