Learn the theory and practice behind the fascinating and influential world of journalism, while diversifying your skillset by studying Media as a joint honours course. You will be taught by a team of experienced subject experts with a range of relevant professional, industry and creative expertise. You will have the opportunity to: - Benefit from DMU’s strong links with local media partners including BBC Radio Leicester, community media organisations and Leicester’s independent arts and cinema complex, Phoenix Cinema. These close links can provide opportunities for work experience in real-world settings and cultural connections alongside your studies. - Contribute to DMU’s own student media group Demon Media, with the chance to produce content for multimedia platforms including a magazine, radio station, YouTube channel and website. - Develop your practical and professional skills in our dedicated newsroom and access our creative technology studios, including editing suites, TV and radio studios, dark rooms, blue and green screen studios and video production laboratories. - Expand your horizons with our international experience programme DMU Global. Students have gained insight into the rapidly changing world of newspapers at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong and learnt about the art of conspiracy by delving into media archives in New York. Our Communication, Cultural and Media Studies ranked joint first in the UK for the proportion of its research outputs rated as ‘world leading’ by the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014). You can also study the following courses with Journalism: Creative Writing; English; Film Studies; International Relations; and Politics.

Year one News Reporting Understanding Journalism Media Law Media Cultures and Everyday Life Year two Feature Writing Researching Media and Communication Television Studies Year three Journalism Dissertation / Project or Media Dissertation Future Media Sport and the Media Optional Journalism modules include Challenging Power, Courtroom Reporting, Lifestyle Journalism, Music Journalism, Sports Journalism, Freelance Journalism, Journalism for Change. Optional Media modules include Audiences and Fandom, Public Relations, Gender and Identity. Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.

Your precise timetable will depend on the Joint Honours subject and optional modules you choose to take; however, you will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week, and can expect to undertake at least 24 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research. A wide variety of assessment methods are used, especially practicals, including: portfolios, presentations and an exam. You will also learn from a range of experienced guest lecturers from across the industry, ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice.

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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: PPH5

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14750.0	Year 1
International	14750.0	Year 1

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

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