Course Summary

The course offers you the opportunity to study the theory and practice of journalism in context with determining factors such as law, economics, politics and technology. It provides you with a range of relevant practical and professional skills. You will get a basic grounding in the academic study of the media and practical journalism skills to underpin your advanced modules in Year 2 and 3. You will learn journalism theory, journalism law, public affairs and journalism practice in newsgathering and reporting including audio-visual (television and radio) print, online and mobile environments.. We use a range of teaching methods: lectures, group seminars and practical workshops. These are delivered by experienced teaching staff, including former journalists. You will have access to a wide range of learning resources, including professional standard print production, digital sound and video software, television and radio studios. You will work in a simulated newsroom environment.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: P500

Institution code: U20

Campus Name: Coleraine

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

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

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

For Access qualifications validated by Ulster University or QUB the entry requirement is: An overall mark of 60%

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Including 12 at HL

If completing a QCF National Extended Diploma (2012) the requirements are DDM.

104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of four subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level English grade H6 or above or Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English grade O4 or above.

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
EU 15360.0 Year 1
International 15360.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

Provider information

Cromore Road
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Coleraine
BT52 1SA

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