Course Summary

**The Higher National Certificate Digital Journalism course has been developed in consultation with national companies and freelance professionals and is aimed at people who have a story to tell: investigators, influencers and marketeers are all welcome.** **About the course** The course is informed by professional practitioners and you will investigate all of the growing and changing outlets for dynamic contemporary journalism, including sound, video and podcasts. You will identify the medium that suits you best in the context of traditional journalism, up to the minute technology, and contemporary ethical issues. **Modules may include** - Journalism Practice - Journalism & Society - Digital Page Production - Investigative Journalism - Reportage **Assessment** Coursework may include: presentations, research portfolios, online journals. There are no examinations. **Qualification Award** **Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Journalism)** - awarded by Pearson. **Bursaries** We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2022-23 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. **Careers and Progression** From the HNC, it is planned to offer a **HND (Higher National Diploma in Digital Journalism** - beginning in September 2021. Graduates from the HND could progress to our **BA (Hons) Digital Media Design top-up degree**, validated by Nottingham Trent University; or a similar course at another provider (subject to entry requirements). Alternatively, graduates from the HNC may wish to seek employment in the Creative Industries. Although Journalism is the main focus, some graduates choose to move in to allied careers in Advertising and Marketing as well as video production and page design.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

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: DJL1

Institution code: N30

Campus Name: City (Adams)

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


Experienced mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

It is expected that applicants will be working to (or to demonstrate competency) at Level 2 or above in English Language/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy. Generally, we accept GCSE passes at grades 9 to 4 (or A* to C).

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 8250.0 Year 1
England 8250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8250.0 Year 1
Scotland 8250.0 Year 1
Wales 8250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 8250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College's International Office before submitting an application at: international@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

Provider information

City Campus, The Adams Building
Stoney Street
The Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

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