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Journalism & Media Production BA

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Journalism & Media Production BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University for the Creative Arts

    The University for the Creative Arts is spread across 4 campuses in Kent and Surrey. It got its start as a disparate set of public art and design colleges in the Southeast. These were the Farnham School of art (founded 1866), the Maidstone College of Art (founded 1867), the Guildford School of Art (founded 1870), […]

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    Course Summary

    A BA in Journalism & Media Production from the University for the Creative Arts could lead you to a successful career in online media, the print medium, radio or television. You’ll gain skills that will be vital to working in all areas of the industry, and will know how to tell the kind of compelling multi-channel, multi-platform stories that modern media companies demand. You’ll also develop the research and engagement skills you will need to deliver those skills effectively and compellingly in the real world.

    You’ll learn your craft in cutting edge, well equipped studios on campus. You’ll be taught the core journalistic skills by true industry professionals, and before you graduate you’ll have worked in a professional capacity in the industry. Collectively, the experience you’ll get at UCA will leave you leaps and bounds ahead of other applicants just entering the job market in a very competitive industry.

    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 BA course is delivered over 3 years at full time.

    Year 1:

    From your first days, you’ll be learning real techniques for creating accurate, emotionally moving stories using words, images and all of the other tools each medium grants you. You’ll also study how to build a useful online presence.

    Modules Include:

    • Finding and Writing Stories
    • Real Stories
    • Getting it out there
    • Narratives
    • Media Futures

    Year 2:

    In year 2 you’ll explore content production, and come to understand the legal and ethical responsibilities broadcasters and other media face.

    Modules Include:

    • TV, Media and Society
    • On Air I
    • Narrative Journalism
    • Law and Working in the Media Industries
    • Study Abroad (optional)

     

    Year 3:

    In year three you’ll research and write a major piece as a part of your dissertation. You’ll also undertake work experience and develop advanced live broadcasting skills.

    Modules Include:

    • On Air II
    • JMP Final Major Project
    • Dissertation
    • Professional Planning: JMP

    Learning & Teaching

    UCA uses a CPD scheme which has been fully accredited by the HEA. It encourages professional development and additional learning through various workshops, webinars and supplementary or alternative accreditation routes. They have also developed a bespoke online platform to ensure that all students have access to their learning and teaching resources. They rely on concepts like Peer-Supported Review to encourage meaningful reflection on your own work as well as that of others.

    Career Possiblities

    Journalists, broadcasters and news agencies of all kinds are facing tremendous competition to meet audience demands in an ethical, professional way. This is just what your degree will have prepared you to offer. Graduates have taken roles such as Publisher, Copywriter, Researcher, Editor, Director of Marketing, Social Media Manager, Screenwriter, Producer, Presenter and Production assistant with organisations like BBC Five Live, Reuters, The Times and Channel 4.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BA degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved at least 112 new UCAS tariff points, 27+ points in an IB Diploma, or the equivalent. The full list of UK and overseas qualifications accepted can be found here.  

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in the English language.

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