Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in politics? Or want to present to camera as a broadcast journalist. Or you are an experienced blogger or vlogger. If so, a journalism degree at Brunel might be a good match for you.
Brunel’s BA Journalism (Politics) degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practicing journalists. You will graduate with politics in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that your degree has dual specialism.
In the journalism modules, you will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. You will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hand-on you will feel like you are building real skills for your future.
There is a strong emphasis on digital technology in the practical modules and you will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.
You will develop an academically robust and critical understanding of political environments in which journalism operates and interacts, the ability to write incisively on these as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.
You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Compulsory:
Researching Culture and Society;
Exploring Identity and Power;
News and Feature Writing;
Introduction to Multi-platform Journalism;
Journalism, Communication and Politics;
Modern British Politics
Optional:
Delivering Public Policy;
Key Ideas in Media
Year 2:
Compulsory:
Media Law, Ethics, and Regulation;
Data Gathering for Journalism;
Research in Practice;
Global Communication;
Cross-platform Journalism: Reporting Politics
Optional:
Political Behaviour in Britain;
Issues in American Politics;
Social Welfare: Politics and Policy
Year 3:
Compulsory:
Journalism Practice Project;
Fake News, Images and Websites;
Dissertation
Optional:
European Union Politics: Problems and Prospects;
Elections, Parties and Voters in the UK;
Researching Contemporary Issues in British Politics
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:
P510
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
in any subject and A level grade B.
in any subject and A level grade B.
in any subject.
in any subject.
in any subject, with A levels grade BC.
in any subject, with A levels grade BC.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
92.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
58.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
