Journalism BA(Hons)
Facts about Journalism
| Year of entry | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Qualification | BA(Hons) |
| Application route | 3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code P500) 6 years part-time: apply direct to the University View course combinations page for joint honours UCAS codes |
| Modules | Module Listing |
About this course
Why choose this course?
This course examines the role of multimedia journalism in the contemporary world. It will develop writing skills and a nose for news, and provides a forum for analysis of and debate on all issues in the modern media. The course will enable you to become an effective journalist across abroad range of platforms.
You can also choose to study Journalism as a joint honours degree alongside another subject. See the course combinations section for more information.
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What will you study?
By studying journalism at Kingston you will learn to write hard news, reviews and features, while developing your understanding of the newsmaking process and the nature and structure of the media industry. You will also engage with current political, ethical and legal debates affecting journalism.
Module listing
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
- Introduction to Journalism
- Journalism in Context
- Multi-Media Newswriting 1
- English for Journalists
- Journalism, Technology and the Future
- The Business of Media
- UK Government and Politics
Year 2
- Law for Journalists
- Multi-Media Newswriting 2
- Magazine Journalism
- Shorthand
- Video Journalism
- Current Issues in Journalism
- History of British Journalism
- Journalism Research Project
- Visions of Crime and Deviance
Year 3
- Journalism Ethics
- Practical Journalism 1
- Practical Journalism 2
- Journalism Dissertation
- Special Study: Exploring 19th Century Newspapers
- Special Study: Journalism and the Online Revolution
- Special Study: Literary Journalism and War
- Special Study: The Truth-Seekers: Investigative Journalism from Pulitzer to Palast
- Arts and Entertainment Journalism
- Business Journalism
- Sports Journalism
- Britain's Role in the World since 1900
- International Journalism
- Journalism and Diversity
- Media Audiences
- Politics and Media Management
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Related courses
Related to this course:
- Creative Writing BA(Hons)
- English Language & Communication BA(Hons)
- Film Studies BA(Hons)
- International Relations BSc(Hons)
- Politics BA(Hons)
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As a student on this course you will be part of the Kingston Writing School, a vibrant community of outstanding writers, journalists and publishers.




