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Journalism – (B.A.)
Leeds Metropolitan University
Faculty of Business & Law
| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Location: | Leeds / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Leeds Metropolitan University
Developed in close contact with the NCJT (National Council for Training of Journalists) this degree is an exciting, practical course that develops skills suited to the fast-changing media environment of the 21st century. Students will apply the taught skills they learn in extensive practical work undertaken within and outside the university, and will mix journalism for traditional media outlets with online delivery formats. Specialising in two media formats in the final year, graduates will be highly employable in an industry that demands the very best from its new entrants.
Through a practical and creative approach, you will work in journalistic settings, developing multimedia content, including copywriting, audio, radio, video, TV, photo and graphics, whilst exploring existing and new delivery technologies. A professional working environment with simulated digital newsrooms and audio/video equipped studios will be available to you.
Practical experience in outside media organisations, live university and community news and broadcasting outlets allows you to develop your personal portfolio.
Contents
Level 1
News Sources
Researching and Writing
The Media Environment
Print Journalism
Radio Journalism
Online Technology and Techniques
Digital Media
PACE 1 (Personal, Academic and Career Effectiveness) includes Shorthand
Level 2
Online Journalism and Design
Television Journalism
Media Audiences
Public Relations
Media Law
Government and the Political Context in the UK
PACE 2 (Personal, Academic & Career Effectiveness) includes Shorthand and Newsroom Practice
A short term placement scheme forms an integral part of student learning at Levels two and three. During those years, students spend a total of three weeks each year working in a media environment. This can be carried out one day a week, or as a block.
Level 3
Professional Portfolio
Broadcast Project
Magazine Project
Futures: The Evolution of Journalism
The Media and the Public Sphere
PACE 3 (Personal, Academic & Career Effectiveness)
You will also choose two electives from a range of choices or complete an optional dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
UCAS Points: 260 UCAS tariff points, 160 points must be obtained from at least 2 GCE A Levels or equivalent.
Required GCSEs: English Language and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate: 24 points
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent (for students whose first language is not English).
We will also be looking at students who demonstrate an active engagement in journalism in their UCAS statements.
Mature and other non-standard applicants with few formal qualifications but appropriate experience may also be considered. This will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
Accreditation
This course has been developed in close contact with the NCJT (National Council for Training of Journalists).
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