BA 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 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 T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Distinction overall
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism, combining research methods with practical journalistic skills. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course includes placement opportunities and work on live briefs with industry partners. Students produce content for the Birmingham Eastside website and engage in simulated newsroom activities.
Modules
- Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
- Telling Stories with Journalism
- Digital Reporting
- Journalism Techniques
- Community and Industry Collaboration
- Media Law in Practice
- Practical Reporting
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
- Comedy in the Media and Popular Culture
- Fandoms and Subcultures
- Photojournalism
- Television Studio
- Creating Compelling Content
- Digital Storytelling
- Radio Documentary and Podcast Production
- Commercial Photography
- Emotion, Media and Culture
- Climate Change, Media Work, and You
- Television From Small Screens to Smart Screens
- Graphic Design
- PR Campaign Planning
- Digital Creators Lab: Media and Journalism
- Exploring PR, social media and influencers
- Live Music and Media
- Live Radio Production
- Major Project Preparation
- Major Project - Hybrid
- Major Project - Production
- Understanding Social Media: Practices, Cultures and Debates
- Digital Futures
- Creative Camera
- Radio Station
- Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
- Audience and User Experience
- Gender, Sexuality and the Body
- Race, Media and Culture
- Popular Music Narratives
- Media Production Company
- Communication in Action
- Feature Writing for News Media