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BA (Hons) Journalism and Politics

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Course Overview

Our BA Journalism and Politics expands your knowledge of global politics and develops your analytical ability. Coupled with the multimedia aspect of this course, you learn how to engage with a wider audience and develop your own journalistic style alongside building a solid understanding of the issues that shape the world around us.

You explore all major areas of political science, learning within the rated top for politics in the UK (REF 2014). This is combined with modules in practical journalism, where you use multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media, and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB, including one essay based subject

  • BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Higher Level essay based subject grade 5.

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Colchester Campus

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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

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £18,585,

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