Go behind the headlines and build a career as a creative, versatile journalist in the digital age. BA (Hons) Journalism equips you to produce powerful print, audio, video and online stories.
**Why choose this course?**
We've developed BA (Hons) Journalism with your future in mind. As new technologies are revolutionising the way people receive news, we will help you become a multi-skilled multimedia professional who can rise to the challenge.
**Is this course for you?**
It’s your chance to gain all the core journalistic research and writing skills, together with the know-how to deliver compelling content for both traditional and emerging media platforms. You can even focus on different journalistic genres – from film to fashion, sport to crime, science to politics.
**How you will learn**
Working across a designated ‘news patch’, you’ll nurture contacts, conduct interviews, visit courts and public meetings, and produce original stories. You’ll also get to grips with industry-standard technology in our radio and TV studios, video editing suites and dedicated newsroom.
**Opportunities and experiences**
Gain practical experience with a media organisation in the UK or overseas. Work for the University’s own news outlets. Choose to study part of your degree at one of our partner universities in America. Enjoy guest lectures by leading journalists, broadcasters and political commentators. Your learning experience will be consistently exciting.
**Careers and employability**
Our graduates now work for magazines, newspapers, the BBC and commercial radio and TV. Others have launched their own digital businesses. This degree also paves the way to careers in PR, advertising, corporate communications, public administration and politics.
Find out more: www.derby.ac.uk/journalism-courses/journalism-ba-hons/
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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:
D39
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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
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3
Offers will be made initially based on your application, including predicted grades and/or grades you have already achieved. Following this, if you submit a strong portfolio we will make you an unconditional offer, to reflect the quality of your work and your potential.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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IELTS overall score at a minimum of 7.0; with at least IELTS 6.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14045.0
Year 1
International
14045.0
Year 1
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Provider information
Kedleston Road
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Derby
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