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Journalism BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): P502
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
This dynamic and vocational award-winning course combines practical training in news journalism on all platforms – newspaper, magazine, mobile and tablet.
Digital technology has revolutionised the way we consume information, and journalists play a vital role in gathering information and reporting on unfolding world events, current affairs, politics, sport and entertainment across multiple platforms, to meet our increasingly voracious appetite for real-time news.
The BA (Hons) in Journalism has been developed in close association with major media organisations to provide an industry-recognised qualification that is highly valued by employers. The course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and, while on the course you’ll sit NCTJ exams, leading to the NCTJ Diploma. Fees for the first attempt at these exams are included in your course costs.
Find out more about the NCTJ on their website.
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National Council Training of Journalists accredited course. -
Specialise with optional modules including, sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting or celebrity journalism -
You'll be training in our industry standard facilities within the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism. -
50% academic and 50% practical - you'll back up your practical skills with theory and knowledge of best practice, media law and shorthand.
This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Why take a NCTJ-accredited course?
Courses accredited by the NCTJ teach the Diploma in Journalism, a key qualification in the industry which editors look for when hiring trainee journalists.
Having the diploma qualification under your belt sets you apart from the rest and shows you have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to succeed in the newsroom. Some editors may not even consider an applicant if they haven’t achieved the diploma, so why close off those opportunities? The diploma will equip you with up-to-date skills in digital developments, social media, video, media law, ethics and much more.
Practical training in journalism is at the heart of all NCTJ-accredited courses and students are expected to report on patch, undertake work experience and take part in dedicated news production days.
NCTJ website 2020
- Named top performing NCTJ accredited undergraduate journalism degree in the UK for five years running! (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017).
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your career development
Employability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance your future career in journalism.
This course also has established links with its former students, through which we receive employment opportunities for graduating students. After studying this course you could go into a variety of roles including:
- magazine journalist
- newspaper journalist
- production journalist
- researcher
- public relations
- communications officer.
Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work for companies and organisations including:
- Notts Live
- Derbys Live
- Plymouth Live, Reporter
- Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Press Office
- NHS Hospitals Trust, Comms Officer
- Archant lifestyle magazines, Editorial Assistant
- Johnston Press Newspapers
- Nottingham Forest FC
- NSPCC Press Office
- Motive PR, PR Executive
- Vapouround Magazine, Junior Journalist
- News Team News Agency
- Banbury Guardian
- West Briton
- Avon and Somerset Police Press Office.
As well as careers in journalism graduates have also gone on to work in PR, marketing and advertising. Many graduates have joined or started local enterprises to undertake journalism, creative or media related activities.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can.
For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.
If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.
Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
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