International Journalism (Foundation Entry)

You’ll be introduced to the variety of ways in which creative practitioners have shaped society and the way in which society influences creative practice. We’ll help you acquire foundational skills appropriate to a range of specialist areas and introduce you to the wide range of choices in Arts and Media by presenting you with the challenges of problem-solving through creative practice which includes the development of ideas and a broad range of experimental and exploratory work.

This module will help you to understand the fundamental skill relevant to your chosen specialism, as well as develop and practice technical skills in the use of a range of media. You'll also learn the critical concepts related to contemporary practice in your chosen specialism and a broad understanding of work in a specialism area, to prepare you for progression to level 4 study.

This module will give you all the essential information you need to tell engaging news stories. You will explore how to come up with ideas, where to find stories and contributors, and how to reach communities you may not already be a part of. There will be a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, learning how to tell stories that reflect people from different backgrounds.

In this module you'll learn the skills needed to be a news reporter, both technical and writing. You'll learn how to use broadcast cameras, audio recording equipment and how to edit video and audio.

This module will help you to recognise the ethical and professional issues faced by journalists within liberal democracies so that you're able to make informed practical decisions in your everyday work. You'll learn about the legal and regulatory framework in which journalists operate and apply your knowledge in a newsroom environment through practical sessions.

Our module will introduce you to the professional and technical skills and the attributes to produce digital news by studying the industry and the current ethical practices in place. Furthermore, you will gain an understanding of production skills and different audiences.

This module aims to develop your communication in English speaking, including colloquialism and idiom. You will learn to use new vocabulary and use more complex grammar effectively and will further develop your confidence in independent language learning.

You can only take this module if you're international or from the EU. You'll improve your English communication skills, expand your vocabulary, hone your grammar proficiency, and discover independent language learning. Assessment includes a 15-minute spoken exam, a two-hour listening, reading, and writing exam and a 1000-word Language Learning Log.

This module will give you all the essential information they need to tell engaging news stories. Exploring where to find stories, contributors and how to reach communities they may not already be a part of. There will be a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, learning how to tell stories that reflect people from different backgrounds.

During this module you'll take part in at least 15 news production days, simulating a typical day in a real-life newsroom. You'll also develop your technical and writing skills.

In this module, you'll learn practical journalism skills of writing, radio and television. You’ll then practice them in full news day sessions, where you will put together radio and TV bulletins as a team.

This module will introduce you to the professional and technical skills and the attributes needed to produce digital news. Providing you with knowledge of industry and understanding ethical considerations. You'll gain an understanding of production skills and different audiences, enabling you  to reflect on industry practice and your own personal development

This module introduces you to the framework, structures and institutions of central and local government and other public bodies in the UK in relation to journalism. You will study the Essential Public Affairs programme of the National Council for the Training of Journalists and learn how to use information from public bodies and present it to an audience.

Our module will enable you to recognise and understand the ethical issues journalists face. This will provide you with the tools to make informed and ethical decisions on the work that you create and ultimately, you will meet the requirements of the UK journalism industry accreditation bodies in the teaching of ethics and regulation.

In this module, you'll work in a team to create a new brand and learn the skills needed to turn it into a successful business. You will also learn to use industry-standard software for print and online design.

The aims of the module are to develop your ability to produce innovative and creative content to a professional standard, hone your multimedia and technical skills as researchers, reporters, writers and producers and develop your editorial and management skills and your application of regulatory frameworks in the production of content for an international audience.

The aim of this module is to enhance your ability to communicate in an English speaking environment and your ability to communicate in English. You'll extend your active vocabulary use, consolidate your ability to use grammar effectively and develop the skills for independent language learning.

On this module you'll plan, script, record and edit a podcast (or series of) about news, current affairs or a sporting subject or topic of your choice. You will then go on to create a brand to market your podcast.

You'll learn how to use digital platforms to tell stories in creative ways. You'll explore how solutions-based journalism has a positive impact on the way audiences engage with digital content.

You'll draw upon previous learning to initiate and undertake a sustained research-based study of your choice in the field of journalism

You will plan, film, interview, script and edit a short television documentary about a news/current affairs or sporting subject and topic of their choosing. You'll then critically reflect on the process.