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Journalism BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Leeds Trinity University

    Leeds Trinity University is barely 50 years old. It was founded in 1966 as Trinity College and All Saints College, both Catholic teacher training schools. Trinity was a women’s school, and All Saints taught men. The schools merged to become Trinity and All Saints College in 1980 under Dr Mary Hallaway. It became a College […]

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    Course Summary

    A BA in Journalism from Leeds Trinity University is a great way to launch an exciting career in journalism or a range of related fields. This course is delivered by the university’s Centre for Journalism, an award winning institution which can train you to conduct interviews and produce finished pieces for radio, television and the various online media.

    You’ll learn about journalism’s past, its present ad it likely future. You’ll explore the law which affects the media and journalism, and the various ways it has been interpreted throughout the years. You’ll come to understand the dynamic world situation facing UK journalists, and they ways that the world’s attitudes towards the industry are changing.

    Better still, this degree program is fully accredited by the NCTJ, the National Council for th Training of Journalists. That means you’ll be taking your qualifying NCTJ tests as you work your way though the course materials, and will receive your professional qualifications on successful completion at no extra charge.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This program is typically delivered over three years at full time.

    Year 1

    Your first year you’ll learn to conduct interviews and write for TV, radio and digital media.

    Modules Include:

    • Ethics and Society
    • Journalism in Society
    • Media Matters
    • Practical Journalism 1
    • Professional Development and Placement
    • Programme Level Assessment

    Year 2

    In year two you’ll focus more on research, writing and editing, as well as selecting one or more specialty areas to study.

    Modules Include:

    • Documentary: Theory and Practice
    • Journalism in Context
    • Magazine and Feature Writing
    • PR in Practice
    • Practical Journalism 2: Newswriting
    • Professional Development and Placement
    • Radio and Podcast for Journalists
    • Television News for Journalists

    Year 3

    In your final year you’ll pursue a journalism project of your own, as well as taking a few capstone modules.

    Modules Include:

    • Advanced Documentary Production for Journalists
    • Advanced Radio Production
    • Digital Media Portfolio
    • Entrepreneurship and Creativity
    • Journalism Research Project
    • Journalism Research Project
    • Law for Journalists
    • PR Management
    • Professional Learning Through Work
    • Public Affairs
    • Specialist Magazine Writing
    • Television Journalism

    Learning & Teaching

    Leeds Trinity University’s approach to learning and teaching begins with instilling a sense of professional responsibility, professionalism and confidence in their students. They see learning as an inherently collaborative process, and seek to engage students in their own learning. You’ll learn by doing as much as you will by reading or studying in the classroom, and you’ll have developed a portfolio of your own work before you graduate.

    Career Possiblities

    Leeds Trinity University’s BA degree program in Journalism is highly employment focused. Not only will you have achieved professional certification with the NCTJ by the time you’ve graduated, you’ll have built up a portfolio to show potential employers what you are capable of. Recent graduates have taken o exciting roles with news websites and print journals, with broadcasters of TV and radio, with PR companies or as researchers for a wide range of media organisations.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a full BA degree.

    Students must typically have been awarded 112 UCAS Tariff points to apply. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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