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BA (Hons)

Journalism

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

P500

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

On our Journalism degree you’ll focus on producing stories and programmes about the subjects that interest you, using your skills in radio, TV, digital video or magazines.

On this practical, hands-on course, we want you to keep your options open so you can benefit from the broadest range of future employment opportunities – so we won’t ask you to specialise in one area or platform.

Throughout your degree, you’ll develop all the multiplatform skills employers look for. You will also create your own unique portfolio of journalism and experiences by studying a range of specialist, optional modules, where you can make documentaries, create your own brand, and explore the potential of digital platforms. You will also see your stories published to audiences via our live platform.

Why study with us

100% of students were satisfied with the course in 2022, according to the National Student Survey. This course also scored 100% for teaching and academic support.
Our course has two industry accreditations, the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. The NCTJ recently crowned UCLan the top-performing Higher Education Course.
Our Journalism courses are best in the North West, according to the Guardian University Guide 2023.

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What you'll do

You’ll have the opportunity to achieve three awards in one: a BA Hons degree, NCTJ Diploma and a BJTC Skills Certificate.
Facilities include six fully-equipped newsrooms, three radio studios, TV studio and gallery, video editing suites, industry-standard TV cameras and radio/audio recorders, digital/mobile journalism reporting kits, and live news feeds from the Press Association.
Across all three years, you’ll work individually and as part of a team, participating in radio, TV and digital news days.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Accreditations

The NCTJ recognised UCLan as the top performing Higher Education course in the UK in 2022. We've gone through a rigorous inspection process to ensure that our course meets the latest industry standards. Your NCTJ Diploma forms an integral part of your studies.
This course has been accredited by the BJTC and recognised as providing 'general excellence in broadcast journalism training'. The BJTC is an industry-led body offering accreditation to courses for aspiring journalists.

Future careers

You’ll find our alumni working professionally at every level - not only within TV, radio, online/digital, magazines and communications - but also in professions where their transferable skills are in demand.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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A three-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and every 20 credits (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors and will depend on your option choices.

You’ll be assessed in a variety of ways, including practical portfolios, skills tests, academic essays, individual and group presentations, formal examinations and coursework. Assessment is both formative and summative and is closely aligned to learning outcomes.

Our Journalism degree has extensive and excellent links with industry, including ITV and the BBC. As well as accommodating placement opportunities, both organisations have mentored students from diverse backgrounds and helped them develop careers in broadcasting across the areas of news, current affairs and entertainment.

The course enjoys a partnership with the UK’s largest multimedia publisher, Reach PLC (formerly known as Trinity Mirror). Along with our network of regular journalism industry guests and work placement opportunities, the collaboration with Reach PLC means you’ll benefit from a structured, rotating day-release programme, working alongside Journalists at Lancs Live.

NCTJ Diploma and BJTC Skills Certificate

We offer all essential, compulsory NCTJ modules plus the following NCTJ options, many of which are built into your degree-level assessments: Public Affairs, Practical Magazine Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, as well as Shorthand, Court Reporting, Video Journalism for Digital Platforms, Editing Skills for Journalists and Business of Magazines.

Google News Lab University Network

Google News Lab University Network provides in-person training, when possible, and online training materials to professors and students on topics ranging from immersive storytelling, data journalism, trends, trust/verification and more.

The benefits of this newly formed connection with Google News Lab for our students are huge. It not only provides you with networking opportunities but also the chance to learn from current experts and professionals in the field.

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This course is based in the School of Arts and Media located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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