**Why choose this course?** – Reasons to choose Kingston – Kingston is ranked No 1 in London for journalism and publishing (Guardian University League tables 2020). – 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). **Foundation year - Humanities & Arts** If you want to gain a degree but are not yet ready for an undergraduate degree course, a foundation year is ideal. It offers an entry route if you lack A-levels, have A-levels in unrelated subjects, are a mature student or would simply like an introduction to degree-level study. **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 is also the opportunity to pursue a research project and to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

Examples of modules: please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Foundation year modules - Humanities in Action: Identity, Voice, Style - Radical Imaginations - Being Human: History and the History of Ideas - Communication in Context and Practice 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: Fashion - Specialist Journalism: Sport

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

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: P501

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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

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

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

English language requirements

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

Student satisfaction : 77%

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

Go onto work and study: 80%

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

*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

River House
53-57 High Street
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Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ