BA (Hons) Journalism
| Course Director | Paul Charman |
|---|---|
| Course Location | LCC - This course is taught within the School of Media |
| Study Level | Undergraduate |
| Study Mode | Full Time |
| Course Length | 3 Years |
| Home/EU Fee | £3,375+£50 materials fee (September 2011 fees). £9,000 (September 2012 fees). Fees given as guidance only and could be subject to review. For details call +44(0)20 7514 6569 |
| International Fee | £12,700+£50 materials fee (September 2011 fees). Fees given as guidance only and could be subject to review. For more details about international fees call the International Office on +44 (0)20 7514 8138. |
| Start Date | September |
| Autumn Term Dates | Monday 24 September 2012 – Friday 7 December 2012 (starting with Freshers' Festival Week) |
| Spring Term Dates | Monday 7 January 2013 – Friday 15 March 2013 |
| Summer Term Dates | Monday 15 April 2013 – Friday 21 June 2013 |
| Application Route | Through UCAS. |
| Application Deadline | Priority consideration is given to those applications received by 15 January 2012 deadline, however applications submitted beyond this point will still be considered. |
| UCAS Code | P500 |
| University Code | UAL U65 |
Designed for committed would-be journalists, this degree course has strong links with television and radio, national newspapers, local newspaper groups and magazine publishers.
The newly revalidated BA Journalism course has developed a fully-converged approach to the teaching of journalism in a practice-based environment which is centred around our multi-platform newsroom where students take on various professional roles such as editor, subeditor or writer. This unique feature of the course puts your training in newspaper and magazine reporting and feature writing into practice in both print and online.
All students learn the fundamental skills of journalism, from traditional practices such as subbing, writing and newsgathering through to digital production, multimedia and social networks, all supported by contextual and critical theory. Students will benefit from the strong work-based learning experience, including production work on the live university newspaper and website, the Arts London News, as well as hearing from a wide range of guest speakers and teaching from practitioners with extensive industry experience.
This course is taught within the School of Media.
Year 1
- Introduction to Study in Higher Education
- Practical Journalism - News Reporting
- Contextual Studies 1 - The Emerging Press
- Convergence Media 1
Year 2
- Collaborative Project
- Research
- Convergence Media 2
- Contextual Studies 2 - The Modern Media
Year 3
- Practical Journalism - Final Practice Project (Arts London News)
- Contextual Studies – Dissertation
Most students will progress into jobs in journalism (print, broadcast or in new media)
Entry to this course is highly competitive: applicants are normally expected to achieve, or already have, the course entry requirements detailed below:
- 2 Bs at A level in related subjects plus 3 GCSEs (A-C)
- OR equivalent awards
This educational level may be demonstrated by possession of equivalent qualifications; e.g. International Baccalaureate or High School Diploma.
Exceptionally, applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered if the course team judges the application demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by: related academic or work experience; the quality of the personal statement; a strong academic or other professional reference; or a combination of these factors.
If you were to progress beyond the first stage of recruitment, we would expect to see copies of academic essays/assignments produced on other courses to establish further, your ability to write English for academic purposes.
International and EU students: If your first language is not English you should check you have achieved the correct IELTS level in English.
Selection Criteria
The first stage of the selection process begins with the application form itself. The team will consider your projected or achieved formal qualifications along with the strength and appropriateness of your personal statement and the academic reference.
The personal statement is therefore an important part of your application and should provide evidence of your appreciation, understanding and knowledge of Journalism as well as any current or past experience in the field of journalism.
After this first stage, successful applicants may be invited for an interview where they will be asked to bring on the day, a short essay about why they would like to become a journalist.
Portfolio Advice
All application forms, personal statements and references will be read and considered. Depending on the quality of your application, you may be invited to an interview.
If you are successful at the interview stage you will be offered a place. Applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Please apply through UCAS.
If you are a UK or EU student and you have an admissions enquiry please call +44(0)20 7514 6569 or email ugadmissions@lcc.arts.ac.uk. If your are a none-EU international student and you are unsure about how to apply, admission enquiries should be made through the International Office (call +44 (0)20 7514 8138).