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BA Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
P502
Typical offer
A-level BC

Entry requirements

72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a foundation year before the three-year degree, with an industry experience placement in a media organisation. The final year offers a choice between a journalism project and a media dissertation.

Modules

  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design
  • Creative Research in Media and Design
  • Creative Sectors in Media and Design
  • Major Project (Foundation Year)
  • Study Skills for Success
  • Personalised Learning
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Broadcast Production
  • Principles of Journalism
  • Media Presentation Skills
  • Podcasting
  • The Story Studio
  • Government and Politics Journalism
  • Law for Journalists
  • Industry Experience (Content Creation)
  • Global Media Systems
  • Content Production
  • Live Content Creation
  • Representation and Diversity in the Media
  • Data Journalism
  • Project (Journalism) OR Dissertation (Media)
  • Photo Stories