BA English and Journalism
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Required subjects: English Language or Literature A Level at Grade C or above. In lieu of English Language or Literature A Level, subjects that include an element of essay writing will be considered as an alternative, i.e History, Religious Education, The Sciences, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies & Creative Writing all include a component of this. Applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory essay set by the department. Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. T Level: Merit overall Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Language, Literature and Culture subjects preferred but other subjects also considered. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C
About this course
BA (Hons) in English and Journalism. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake a Major Project involving independent research and a sustained production piece in their final year. The course uses a simulated newsroom environment, and students publish work through the Birmingham Eastside platform.
Modules
- Journalism Techniques
- Prose Writing
- Key Critical Concepts
- Digital Reporting
- Language in Action
- Craft of Writing
- Media Law in Practice
- Practical Reporting
- Collaborative Practice
- Live Project
- Grammar and Style
- Writing Short Stories
- Modern and Contemporary Theatre
- The Victorians
- Language in Society
- Screenwriting
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture
- Multicultural Literature
- Major Project Preparation (Media)
- Major Project: Production
- Applied Sociolinguistics
- Writing Poetry
- The Gothic
- Moral Philosophy
- Media Activism
- Digital Futures
- Creative Camera
- Audience and User Experience
- Race, Media and Culture
- Communication in Action