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In a world of social media and ‘fake news’, an understanding of journalism is more important than ever. This course will teach you core journalistic techniques and help you develop skills to deliver effective content across multiple platforms. We’ll also explore how the modern global news industry functions.
Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques...
In a world of social media and ‘fake news’, an understanding of journalism is more important than ever. This course will teach you core journalistic techniques and help you develop skills to deliver effective content across multiple platforms. We’ll also explore how the modern global news industry functions.<br/><br/>Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques, as well as critically engage with recent developments in the global news industry.<br/><br/>Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques, as well as critically engage with recent developments in the global news industry.<br/><br/>Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.<br/><br/>Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media.<br/><br/>You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.<br/><br/>Our course emphasises four key areas:<br/><br/>The development of your professional journalism skills across all platforms<br/>The study of the concepts and controversies backgrounding and surrounding 21st century journalism<br/>Work placements in professional journalism during your studies<br/>Entrepreneurial Journalism<br/>You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.<br/><br/>Alongside developing skills, you will also investigate the context and controversies which make journalism so interesting, relevant and crucial to society and democracy.<br/><br/>Our course is a strong blend of practical, academic and professional education, designed to produce students who can produce industry standard journalism, reflect on their practice and that of others and carry out useful and informative industrial placements. In short, you will learn to think like a journalist.<br/><br/>Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently. The way we will assess you will foster skills in critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work and of course, practical journalism. We also place great emphasis on helping you to build your skills for the world of work.<br/><br/>*The Complete University Guide 2021
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Start Date
22/09/2025
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Course Code
P500
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherQualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Access to HE DiplomaQualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk GCSE/National 4/National 5English Language grade C/4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Scottish Advanced HigherQualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalConsidered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Extended ProjectConsidered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk A levelB,B,B T LevelM Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk |
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