BA Journalism (Communication)

... United Kingdom
... Brunel University London

Course Overview

Brunel’s BA Journalism (Communication) degree combines a strong academic background in communication and culture with a broad range of essential journalism skills. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism that combines academic rigour with practical competencies.

In the journalism modules, you will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. You will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hands-on you will feel like you are building real skills for the future.

There is a strong emphasis in the practical modules on digital technology and you will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.

You will also develop an academically robust and critical understanding of the media, communication and cultural environments in which journalism operates and interacts as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBC.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject, with an A-Level grade C.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject, with A-Levels grades BB.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL4. 

  • Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

    Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

    BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

    TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Uxbridge area of London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

17665, (INT)


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