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BA Journalism

Coventry University

Institution
Coventry University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Journalism BA (Hons)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
PP53
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 29 points

About this course

BA in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The course offers a sandwich year with an industry placement, and students can specialise in areas such as sports journalism or public relations and marketing in later years. Students gain practical experience using dedicated TV and radio studio facilities.

Modules

  • Multiplatform Skills in the Digital Age – 30 credits
  • The Power to Influence: Media and Responsibility – 30 credits
  • Creating Stories: Narratives and Communities – 30 credits
  • Digital Tribes: Understanding Audiences – 30 credits
  • Chasing the Deadline: Newsrooms in Action – 30 credits
  • Being A Credible Journalist: Public Affairs, Law and Ethics – 30 credits
  • Networking, Professionalism and Self-branding in the Media – 30 credits
  • Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalism – 30 credits
  • Running a Professional Newsroom
  • Political and Investigative Journalism – 30 credits
  • Diving Deep: Long-form Journalism and Innovation – 30 credits
  • Optional Modules