**Why Journalism?**
Our dual-accredited Journalism degree allows you to explore all aspects of multimedia journalism, from writing and presenting, shooting and editing video, to creating audio output such as podcasts. You’ll learn fundamental principles of journalism practice as well as media law and ethics, while gaining essential practical skills and building a professional portfolio of work. With opportunities for work experience on placements with key news outlets such as ‘The Times’, BBC Breakfast and Sky News, our graduates stand out from the competition.
You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers, who have worked for the likes of the BBC, ITV, Vice, ‘New Statesman’, ‘The Times’ and ‘Guardian’. Working in newsrooms and studios with industry-standard equipment such as JVC cameras (as used by the BBC) and Apple Iphone MoJo kits, our regular multimedia news days and a news week will give you the chance to research, gather and deliver stories to real-world deadlines. Our degree benefits from accreditation with both the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) – one of only a few courses with this dual professional recognition.
**Why University of Gloucestershire?**
We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual.
Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.
Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.
**After the course**
Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 92% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2021 and based on 2018/19 leavers.
**Experience an open day**
Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus.
**To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.**
Course Details - Modules
In the first year, gain core skills such as writing and presentation, video and audio production and news gathering. You'll be introduced to some of the key principles which underpin journalism practice, as well as media law and ethics. Develop your skills further in the second year, when you’ll learn how to write features and produce digital and print magazines. Students also cover court stories in our Advanced Media Law and Ethics module and study politics for journalists. You will work together in teams in our newsrooms and studios during regular multimedia news days and a news week. Using industry-standard equipment, including cameras that are used by the BBC, you will research, gather and deliver stories to the same deadlines as real-world journalists.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
P502
Institution code:
G50
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass (C or above in the Core)
Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or agreed equivalent) are required.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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International students will need to produce evidence of an acceptable score on an approved English language test such as IELTS.
We run pre-sessional English language courses to help you prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
