This 4-year Honours programme will prepare you intellectually and practically for success in the dynamic, competitive, multi-platform world of journalism – with the opportunity to specialise in Sports Journalism or pursue a broader Journalism curriculum.
The programme underpins practical production and broadcasting skills with theoretical insight into ethical and effective journalistic practice. You will learn general reporting, interviewing and writing skills to prepare you for the demands of the multi-platform news environment, and build your knowledge of national and local government, international relations, and civil and criminal law relating to the media.
This programme is delivered by academics with a wealth of professional experience and has strong input from the sector.
Accreditation is being sought for the programme from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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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:
U40
Campus Name:
Ayr Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 3
Year 4
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
Year 3
SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / DipHE: Journalism; Practical Journalism; Communication with Media; or relevant discipline with B in graded unit.
Year 3
Applications will be considered by the Academic Admissions Officer
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
44%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
64%
Go onto work and study:
77%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE
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