Course Summary

**Why choose this course?** – The Guardian University Guide 2019 has ranked Kingston first 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** If you are considering a career in journalism or media, this course will give you an excellent start. You’ll gain cutting-edge content, creative and journlaism skills for communicating across diverse media and markets. On this course, you’ll continually put theory into practice. You’ll originate, research, design and produce a range of media products, developing skills in project management and team-working. You’ll work on live projects such as creating and producing the campus newspaper and news website, The River. Practical modules will develop your writing, editing and production skills. You’ll also gain an understanding of the legal and ethical implications that can 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 - Cultural Theories of Mass and New Media - Optional modules Year 3 - Practical Journalism 3 - Media Research Project - Optional modules

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: P513

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

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

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/journalism-and-media/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-and-media/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

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 foundation year and 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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