BA Journalism
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English or Media Studies. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including English or Media Studies. A level: BBC including English or Media Studies. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English (Media not offered). BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English or Media Studies. IB: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English (Media not offered). T Level: Grade Merit T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English or Media Studies may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. Literary subjects accepted *Literary subjects accepted: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, Classics, A level Government and Politics, A level Classical Civilisation, A level Drama.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. From the first year, students work with ENRG, a student-led news brand, producing journalistic content across platforms. A year-long industry placement and an overseas study opportunity at a partner university are available, and the course concludes with a research project.
Modules
- Global Current Affairs
- Introduction to Reporting
- Mobile Journalism
- News writing
- Podcasting
- Public Affairs for Journalists
- Advanced News Writing
- Feature Writing
- Media Law for Journalists
- Multimedia Content Production
- Radio News
- Magazine Production
- Information, Communication & Society
- TV News
- Investigative Journalism
- Digital Platforms
- Documentary Practice - Film/Video or Radio/Audio
- Newsdays
- Professional Development
- Project Research