BA (Hons) Journalism (3rd Year Entry)

... United Kingdom
... University of the West of Scotland

Course Overview

OVERVIEW Looking to learn the skills to drop the latest breaking news story? UWSs BA Journalism program will teach you everything you need to know to become a newsworthy multimedia journalist. Underpinned by theoretical insight into ethical and effective journalism, youll study news reporting, develop interview techniques, and hone your writing skills to meet the practical demands of todays fast-paced news environment. Youll also have the option to specialize in either Sports or Magazine Journalism as you progress through the program.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Ayr


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

14500, (INT)


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