Journalism courses

About Journalism, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

The journalism industry is more varied than ever, but whether it’s words, sounds, images or video– it’s still about professional, trained journalists telling stories that matter.

At UCLan, we’ve been helping people like you be part of this exciting profession for nearly 60 years.  A few things have changed, but our commitment to producing employable, creative and multi-skilled journalists is still what we’re about.

Here’s why:

• Students enjoy it! 100% overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018)
• We’re the only North West university undergraduate journalism course to be accredited by the NCTJ and have double industry accreditation (NCTJ and BJTC)
• Opportunity to achieve three awards in one: BA Hons degree + NCTJ Diploma + BJTC Skills Certificate
• Taught by professional journalists
• Multi-platform newsdays, work placement, career development, voice and presentation training - all from Year One
• Industry partnerships and collaborations

• Journalism at UCLan is 1st in the UK for assessment and feedback. We are also 1st in the North West and in the UK top 5 for academic support, as well as being 1st in the North West and in the UK top 20 for teaching quality - National Student Survey 2019.
• UCLan’s Journalism degree is one of the UK’s longest-established and most prestigious undergraduate journalism courses with an impressive worldwide graduate network.

WHAT WILL I DO ON THE COURSE?

Each year, you will study a range of modules that add up to 120 credits. In years two and three, you will be able to make option choices from our current selection – all of which are designed to further your skills and understanding of journalism.

In year one, you will begin to learn the core skills needed to become a journalist including Media Law – an essential part of your profession. 

In year two, you’ll focus on developing the next level of skills and practices, as well as Reporting Politics, Ethics and Shorthand. In your final year, you have more option choices as well as a core work placement module. 

Across all three years, you’ll work individually and as part of a team, participating in radio, TV and digital newsdays. In years one and two, these will normally be single days but in your final year – you’ll be doing newsdays three days a week, experiencing what it’s really like to work in an exciting and challenging newsroom.

These newsdays are a vital part of your studies, where you’re learning by doing in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Within each module, there are a range of assessments including practical journalism portfolios, presentations, essays and a small number of exams.

OUR INDUSTRY LINKS AND YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Journalism sits within the School of Journalism, Media and Performance and has extensive and excellent links with industry, including ITV and the BBC. As well as accommodating placement opportunities, both organisations have mentored students from diverse backgrounds and helped them develop careers in broadcasting across the areas of news, current affairs and entertainment.

You’ll find our alumni working professionally at every level - not only within TV, radio, online/digital, magazines and communications - but also in professions where their transferable skills are in demand.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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