Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications

On a practical level, Students will produce portfolios (including digital portfolios), practice journalistic writing skills across a number of platforms including online, broadcast, print and magazines, pitch ideas for new editorial products and businesses, and use a variety of software to produce graphic outputs, blogs, apps, and social media campaigns. While students will be able to take a number of practical modules, the emphasis of the degree is academic and analytical. They will be able to follow a clear journalism and communication path throughout the three years of study. Finally, the course will develop and hone their awareness of the practical and economic forces which frame the media, cultural and creative industries, leaving them ideally placed to work in any field where communication skills are required. While Journalism and Communications in particular is a product of our extensive and growing communications environment, the course also benefits from their experience of teaching and researching both journalism and media studies from national and international perspectives. While this course is both challenging and academic in nature, it does NOT provide vocational journalism training.