Journalism with Photography BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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

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On this course, you will work with the other Journalism students, learning all the relevant skills of modern journalism but with a distinct focus on photography. Within modern media, editors are aware that the right picture sells a story and are looking for people with the skillset to capture this. You will also develop powerful writing, editing, film-making and people skills, which will mean you are in demand.**Why this course at Marjon?**• Fantastic media facilities on site.• Degree developed ...Read more

On this course, you will work with the other Journalism students, learning all the relevant skills of modern journalism but with a distinct focus on photography. Within modern media, editors are aware that the right picture sells a story and are looking for people with the skillset to capture this. You will also develop powerful writing, editing, film-making and people skills, which will mean you are in demand.


Why this course at Marjon?

• Fantastic media facilities on site.
• Degree developed with our partners Fotonow who specialise in photography that tells a social impact story.
• Close-knit industry links, giving you numerous networking opportunities, including working on the BBC campus at our new development The Workshop.


What might I become?

You might become a journalist or photo-journalist working locally, nationally or internationally, with a particular focus on telling stories through photography. Your skills would be transferable to many industries but particularly marketing or events.


Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Journalism with Photography at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and look around our well-equipped Journalism and Media (JAM) Centre. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.


Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day.


Why study at Marjon?


• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

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60/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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78th
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115th
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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75%
What students say
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Elizabeth
12 Jan 23

Very supportive lecturers and amazing facilities for Journalism, with trips to the workshop that is located next to BBC studios...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

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CCC Grades / Points required

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96 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pass with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction

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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,500 per year

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£14500 Per year

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Elizabeth
12 Jan 23
Very supportive lecturers and amazing facilities for Journalism, with trips to the workshop that is located next to BBC studios....
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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