**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– The Guardian University League table 2021 ranked Kingston No.1 in London for journalism and publishing.
– Kingston’s media facilities include industry- standard software, two dedicated newsrooms and a broadcast media suite.
– You’ll gain invaluable experience through a journalistic work placement. This experience, alongside your portfolio, will enhance your employability in the communications sector.
**About this course**
Are you considering a career in journalism or media? This practical course will give you an excellent start, preparing you for the changes and challenges that you’ll meet along the way. You’ll gain the skills to communicate effectively across diverse media and markets.
You’ll research, design and produce a range of media products, developing skills in project management and team-working. Live projects include creating and producing the campus newspaper and news website, The River.
Through practical modules, you’ll develop your writing, editing and production skills. You’ll also acquire an understanding of the legal and ethical implications that may apply to your work.
Course Details - Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1
- Practical Journalism 1
- Thinking about Journalism
- How Media Changed the World
- Digital Media Foundations
Year 2
- Practical Journalism 2
- Theories of Mass and New Media
- Optional modules including:
- Magazine Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Multi-media Production
- Media and Politics in the Age of Global Communications
- Journalism in History and Literature
Year 3
- Practical Journalism 3
- Media Research Project
- Optional modules, including:
- Journalism, Ethics & the Industry
- Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
- 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:
PP53
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
General Studies/Native Language not accepted.
120-136 points to include three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. No specific A-level subjects are required.
We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to the typical offer.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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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