**The best journalism is based on a sound understanding of the history that has shaped the world we inhabit today.** There is a strong and growing tradition of deeper journalistic investigation into issues and events in the recent and more distant past (however that might be defined). This might be to unearth new knowledge, to investigate and reinterpret existing thinking, or to revise and update past ideas and understandings. This innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary programme, jointly delivered by the Department of History and the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies, emphasises that the causes and results of events in the past are fiercely contested by historians. Much contemporary journalism is focused not only on reporting, contextualising and analysing events as they happen, but also as they have recently happened. Consequently, journalism is often likened to ‘the first rough draft of history’. **Why study BA History and Journalism at Goldsmiths?** - History - the study, analysis and understanding of the past - is as important today as it has ever been, and it continues to make vital contributions to how we comprehend and interact with the world around us. It is a relevant, dynamic, fascinating and important field of study which, at Goldsmiths, is approached in creative, innovative and exciting ways. - Understanding past societies fosters emotional intelligence and allows us to appreciate the diversity and adaptability of human life. Understanding our pasts can help us to shape our futures and, crucially, help us shape those futures intelligently, insightfully, fairly, and with compassion. - The essential skills of researching, interviewing, and writing in a number of different long-form and short-form styles and formats are delivered alongside tuition for a range of digital tools including video reporting, the use of social media for research and dissemination, and how to work in the world of online, multimedia journalism. - An international body of staff research and deliver modules covering a wide geographical range including Asia, Africa, the Americas, the British Isles, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East. Academic staff in both departments are nationally and internationally recognized award-winning experts in their fields who are at the forefront of research excellence and research-led teaching. - Learn about important contextual elements of journalism, including how it relates to the broader world of the media, media culture, and its place in society and the democratic process, as well as the role of investigative journalism and longer-form writing. - The programme culminates with a linking interdisciplinary dissertation project. Co-supervised across both departments, this allows you to pursue your particular interests and aspirations while testing the knowledge, understanding, skills and experience acquired in both disciplines across all years of the programme.

Year 1 You will take the Reading and Writing History module and the Historical Perspectives module, both of which run for 10 weeks in the autumn term. You also choose to take EITHER the Global Connections module OR the Historical Controversies module (both of which run for 20 weeks across the autumn and spring terms) OR you choose two 15-credit option modules (both of which run in the spring term) from a list approved annually by the Department of History. You also take the Introduction to Multimedia Journalism module, and both the Media, History and Politics module and the Introduction to Power, Politics and Public Affairs module (which run for 10 weeks in the spring term). Reading and Writing History 15 Credits Historical Perspectives 15 credits Global Connections: the violence and exchanges that shaped the modern world 30 credits Historical Controversies 30 credits Media History and Politics 15 credits Introduction to Power, Politics and Public Affairs 15 credits Introduction to Multimedia Journalism 30 credits Year 2 You have a free choice of modules to the value of 60 credits from a list approved annually by the Department of History and at least 30 of those 60 credits must come from History and Journalism designated modules. Some modules, worth 30 credits, run for 20 weeks across the autumn and spring terms and other modules, worth 15 credits, run for 10 weeks, some running in the autumn term and others in the spring term. You also take the Media Law and Ethics module and the Feature Writing module (both of which run for 10 weeks in the autumn term), the Extended Feature Research and Writing module (which runs for 10 weeks in the spring term) and you choose one other 15-credit module offered by the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies (which could run in either term). Media Law and Ethics 15 credits Extended Feature Research and Writing 15 credits Feature Writing 15 credits Year 3 You complete a 60-credit interdisciplinary final project that is jointly supervised by staff in both departments. You then have a free choice of modules to the value of 60 credits. Some modules, worth 30 credits, run for 20 weeks across the autumn and spring terms and other modules, worth 15 credits, run for 10 weeks, some running in the autumn term and others in the spring term. Students must select 30 credits from the Department of History and 30 credits from the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies. As part of their History credits, students can elect to take a 30-credit Special Subject module (excluding dissertation) from a list approved annually by the Department of History or from a list of University of London Intercollegiate Group III Special Subject modules approved annually by our partner institutions. Partners include: Birkbeck, King’s College London, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, University College London. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

A wide and innovative variety of different methods are used to assess learning, these include essays, reviews, source analyses, blogs, videos, walks, presentations, exams, and dissertations. Some modules are assessed by portfolios of coursework, or by a combination of coursework and an examination. Others are assessed by long essays or dissertations on topics approved with the tutor. Assessments vary in length according to the type of assessment and/or level of module. Assessment supports student progression across the programme, as assessments in the first year aim to measure a set of baseline skills and competencies which are enhanced, deepened and broadened in subsequent years. Lecturers return assessments and provide useful and constructive feedback in a timely manner so as to ensure that students learn from the feedback and have the opportunity to improve subsequent work.

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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.

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120 credits at Level 4 and a 2:1 average in a comparable programme, and meet the standard qualification requirements for entry to Year 1 of the programme.

You should have Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent. As the course demands significant amounts of writing, it's important that you are able to cope with the rigours of the course. At Goldsmiths we offer innovative and challenging degrees, in a stimulating environment, amongst a diverse and exciting community of students. Many of our students have achieved high A-level grades, and that is reflected in our standard A-level offer. Above all, though, we are looking for potential students who can demonstrate the range of skills, talents, and interests necessary for this work, either through traditional A-levels or otherwise. We believe that all able students, of whatever age and background, who have the ability, should have the opportunity to study at Goldsmiths. We actively encourage applications from students with a wide range of relevant qualifications, especially the access diploma.

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