BA(Hons) Journalism - Joint Honours (Half Award)

(Half Award) - Joint honours UCAS codes see www.uwe.ac.uk/courses

Journalism at UWE is based on a special blend of research and practice. You will be taught by an experienced, international staff of academic researchers and practising journalists.

This course will develop your skills in print, broadcast and multimedia journalism from which you can build a portfolio of work. This is underpinned by academic study to develop your critical insights into the state of journalism, communication and the media industries today, including the ethical and political role which journalists play in society.

We have strong links with the MediaWise Trust, an independent charity with an international reputation for its work on journalism ethics, training, consultancy and research, as well as with the National Union of Journalists and the Royal Television Society.

Our students benefit from being able to combine journalism with another subject, providing a rich educational experience and a broad knowledge-base.

What will I study?

Each year you will take two Journalism modules and two more from your other chosen half award.

In Year 1 you take modules in News Media and Society and Journalism Writing. This foundation is developed further through the Year 2 modules: Journalism and Public Communication and Local and Visual Journalism.

In Year 3 you develop more specialised interests by opting for two of the following modules: Critical Reporting; International Journalism; Journalism Dissertation; Multimedia Journalism; Work Placement.

Career opportunities

Graduates have skills in journalism, knowledge of the communications environment and insights into the changing global media industries to enable them to pursue careers in journalism, press office work, factual media, communications and the cultural industries, as well as the many other careers that require good communications skills.

Graduates will also have the academic skills to pursue postgraduate studies in journalism and related areas, or training for careers such as teaching or business and management.

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The Benn Lecture 2009
Nick Davies - Bad News: What's Wrong with the Press?
Nick Davies, award-winning Guardian investigative journalist and author, delivers the fourth in this series of annual lectures, hosted by the National Union of Journalists and Arnolfini, which aim to open up a public conversation about the most important media issues of our time.

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As part of the Guardian's International Development Competition 2010, UWE will be hosting a masterclass to inspire interest amongst budding journalists towards international development issues and encourage entry into the competition.
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