Journalism courses
University of South Wales
Duration : 3 Years
Intake : September
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 0
PTE : 0
Level : Undergraduate
Tuition & fees : £ 13,500 Per Year
University of South Wales Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
About BA (hons) Photo Journalism in University of South Wales
On this dynamic and specialist degree you’ll learn the technical and professional skills to operate as a professional photojournalist.
We offer you the chance to be current, innovative and free thinking. You’ll learn how to be technically proficient, handle digital work flows confidently, investigate stories, think on your feet, and how best to explore your personal interests through visual storytelling.
This degree has modules in Press and PR photography as well as short and long form documentary photography and film. The course also includes modules in journalism, multi-media and social media. We primarily teach through a range of live briefs and classroom workshops.
By covering news, sports, cultural and community events alongside breaking news, you will learn communicate stories through a variety of visual approaches across different media platforms. There is also space in the timetable to work on long form film and photography features and documentary projects.
The course also offers the opportunity to collaborate with departments across the University and work on external commissions. After three years study our students leave USW industry ready – with experience of current working practices, a strong technical skill base, a refined portfolio and confidence in their own abilities.
As we are a small cohort we are able to work one to one with our students to prepare them for industry. Our graduates have gone on to find employment in the newspaper and magazines industry, film production and in social media, marketing and PR roles.
Interested in learning more? Please take a look at our magazine BA Photojournalism: Stories in Pictures which explains more:
Academic qualification equivalents
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HSC (12th standard) English at 60% or above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)
- USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free english test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.
University Of South Wales-UK Highlights
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 0.66 |
| No.of Campuses | 4 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | £ 3600 |
| International Students Website | http://international.southwales.ac.uk/ |
| Students belonging to | 120 Countries |
| No of Indian Students | 232 |
University of South Wales The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Tuition Fee | Scholarship | |
| UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES | ||
| Degree/HND/Foundation Degree courses in Business or Creative Industries (per year) | £13,200 | £1,500-£2,500 |
| Degree/HND/Foundation Degree courses in Computing, Engineering, Sciences or Education (per year) | £13,500 | £1,500-£2,500 |
| Degree/HND placement year | £2,700 | - |
| BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Top Up) | £13,500 | £1,500-£2,500 |
| POSTGRADUATE DEGREES | ||
| MBA Global/Legal Practice Course/PgDip Legal Practice Course | £15,000 | £2,000-£2,500 |
| LLM Laws/MBA/MA/MSc in Business or Creative Industries | £14,100 | £2,000-£2,500 |
| MA/MSc in Computing, Engineering, Sciences or Education | £14,300 | £2,000-£2,500 |
| RESEARCH DEGREES | ||
| Full-time research fee (per year) | £15,000 | £2,000-£2,500 |
| Part-time research fee (per year) | £7,500 | - |
| Full-time DBA (100% of fees apply to Years 1 and 2, 50% in Years 3, and a writing up fee of £3,750 in Year 4) | £12,500 | - |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY SKILLS | ||
| 25 weeks | £9,125 | - |
| 20 weeks | £7,300 | - |
| 15 weeks | £5,475 | - |
| 10 weeks | £3,650 | - |
| 5 weeks | £1,825 | - |
Know more about Studying in USA
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| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
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