Sports Journalism Foundation with standard degree BA (Hons)
University Academy 92
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You will explore the rapidly changing practices and possibilities of journalism within the wider context of contemporary media industries and digital technologies. Grounded in theory, rich in practice, this programme will enable you to: Understand the place and practice of journalism in the rapidly changing context of contemporary media and social media, Build key critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills essential in a competitive professional environment, Develop wide-ranging ...Read more

You will explore the rapidly changing practices and possibilities of journalism within the wider context of contemporary media industries and digital technologies. Grounded in theory, rich in practice, this programme will enable you to: Understand the place and practice of journalism in the rapidly changing context of contemporary media and social media, Build key critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills essential in a competitive professional environment, Develop wide-ranging knowledge of the production, meaning and consumption of various news media, including sport and investigative reporting, Gain practical reporting, editing and presenting skills across a range of digital media technologies, techniques and platforms, Become an ethically informed, critically minded and highly reflective practitioner and Enjoy a relevant placement opportunity with one of UA92s leading partners. All UA92 degrees are awarded by Lancaster University.

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D - A Grades / Points required

GCSE: 5 passes at Grade 9-4/A-D or 32 tariff points. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. IELTS Academic: 5.5 with no score below 5.5. ToEFL IBT: 76 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing.

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£9,250 per year

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The standard full-time fee is £9,250. The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

£15,050 per year

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