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BA (Hons) Journalism and Digital Media

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Course Overview

Our BA Journalism and Digital Media course combines cutting-edge thinking with the latest innovations in professional practice to immerse you fully in all aspects of digital media. On the practical side, you’ll learn how to design, research, and communicate digitally, while academic modules allow you to explore what it means to engage with digital media as well as to live in today’s thoroughly digitalised world.

Vocationally oriented modules are delivered by seasoned professionals, who will not only teach you how to use specialist software and technologies but also how to achieve high standards of:

aesthetics

functionality

user experience.

Graduates can pursue career paths in:

journalism (newspapers and magazines, print, online and digital)

public relations

creative industries.

This degree can also provide transferable skills and knowledge to work across a broad range of professional communications roles and settings.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)

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