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BA Journalism Studies
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Objectives
Journalism Studies is a career-focused course which will give you the skills to work in print, broadcast and online journalism, as well as related media careers. You learn how to gather, organise, write and present information in various ways. You learn relevant law, political organisation, ethics and standards. You practise journalism, day by day, on the course and have the opportunity to do work experience. And you study the products of journalism, its history, ownership and organisation, and the application of media study to media products.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirementsGCE/VCE A Level - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB + AB. If two GCE AS levels are offered in Year 13, offer is AB + BB Scottish Highers - AABB (to include at least one Advanced Higher) Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit International Baccalaureate - 34 points
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Academic title
BA Journalism Studies
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Course description
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Modules/ Credits
Journalism Skills (Part One) 20
Public Administration for Journalists 20
Researching and Reporting 20
Ethics and Journalism 10
Understanding the Media 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Broadcast Journalism 1 20
Broadcast Journalism 2 20
Journalism Skills (Part Two) 20
Media Law 20
Alternative Media 20
Language and Journalism 20
Web Journalism 20
Typical Third Year Modules
Broadcast Journalism 3 20
Journalism Skills (Part Three) 20
Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing 20
Dissertation in Journalism 20
Free Speech and Censorship 20
Introduction to Investigative Journalism 20
Journalism and Political Communication 20
Portfolio in Broadcast Journalism 20
Portfolio in Print Journalism 20
The Culture of TV News Production 20
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