Become a journalist for the twenty-first century and tell the stories that matter - 100% of our Publishing graduates were in work/further study six months after graduating (DLHE) - Create journalistic research and writing to a professional standard, from lifestyle magazines to mobile news journalism - Freedom to follow your passions On this exciting course you’ll develop a nose for a story and learn how to produce powerful writing, images and video for print and digital platforms. You’ll gain experience in a range of research approaches to give your work originality and depth. You’ll also become knowledgeable about ethics and the global media landscape. This flexible course is designed to let you focus on your interests across a range of areas, such as fashion, business, science, entertainment, sports and politics. You’ll play to your strengths, whether in news and investigative features, or consumer and independent magazines. With industry-standard facilities and specialist workshops in print, digital and live content, you’ll graduate with confidence across a range of publishing software and techniques. **More about the Professional Placement Year** A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers and Employability Team.

This course combines hands-on journalistic and publishing experience with a critical understanding of global media industries - the context in which you’ll work. You’ll learn to use industry-standard software, with opportunities to develop your abilities in image use, video, digital production and collaborative, project-based working. The flexibility of the course enables you to tailor it to suit your interests and ambitions - you can choose to spend more of your time on either journalism or publishing elements. During the course, there are many opportunities to gain high-quality work experience with leading international media companies such as the BBC, Penguin Random House, individual TEDx events and a wide range of local and regional news, magazine and digital content companies. You'll leave with a wide range of transferable skills, and a stunning portfolio of journalism and innovative publications relevant to the area of the industry in which you want to work.

You’ll be assessed by practical and creative coursework, including portfolios of your writing, multiplatform journalism and publications, essays, reflective commentaries and reports. In some modules you’ll share your work through short, informal presentations.

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: S175

Institution code: B20

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 4

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

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants. - IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 84%

EU	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

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN