Journalism

BA Journalism is designed to develop writing skills, a nose for news and to provide a forum for analysis and debate. The course will enable you to become an effective journalist across a broad range of media. Although the course focuses primarily on print publications, it also covers the world of broadcast and web journalism. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
Course structure
Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.

Level 1 modules include:
Introduction to Journalism
Journalistic Practices
Reading into Writing
Writing for Publication
History of the Mass Media
Level 2 modules include:
Media Law and Ethics
News Editing and Production
Investigative Journalism
Crime and the Media
Media Culture and Modernity
Beginning Online Journalism

Introduction to Digital Media
Work Placement
Level 3 modules include:
Reporting and Journalism
Feature Journalism
Journalism Project
Globalisation and The Media
Autobiography
Screenwriting

Students should have 240 points at A-level, a Level 3 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent). For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.

A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed pathways into higher education.

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