Journalism and Media (4 years full time including sandwich year)
Kingston University
Journalism and Media (4 years full time including sandwich year)
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
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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