Course Summary

**Why choose this course?** – Kingston is ranked No.1 in London for journalism and publishing (Guardian University League tables 2021). – You’ll have many opportunities to do work experience and internships in London, the hub of the UK’s media industry. You’ll be supported by our work placement scheme. – You’ll gain hands-on experience at our student-run River newspaper and River Online (a past winner of the Guardian Student Media Award newspaper of the year). **About this course** Are you looking for a course that prepares you for the demands of a career in journalism? By studying journalism at Kingston, you’ll develop skills in digital journalism, mobile reporting, video and social media, news and feature writing. You’ll also study the context of journalism within society. This degree can be tailored to your interests and career goals. Subjects include broadcast journalism, data journalism, magazine journalism, visual storytelling, or international, business, fashion or sports journalism. You’ll have the opportunity to produce your own live digital and print publications. Core subjects include news production, video, layout, ethics and media law. There’s also the opportunity to pursue a research project and to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

Course Details - Modules

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 1 - Digital Skills for Journalists - Journalism in the Wider World - Practical Journalism 1 - Thinking about Journalism Year 2 - Broadcast Journalism - Journalism in History and Literature - Journalism Research Paper - Magazine Journalism - Practical Journalism 2 Year 3 - Journalism Dissertation - Journalism, Ethics and the Industry - Practical Journalism 3 - Special Study: Literary Journalism and War - Specialist Journalism: Business - Specialist Journalism: Sport - Specialist Journalism: Fashion

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

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: P500

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies/Native Language not accepted.


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/journalism/entry-requirements.html

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

English language requirements

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/journalism/entry-requirements.html

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

International 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change as we are awaiting the Office For Student Guidance on Fee levels for 2021 and beyond. For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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