Journalism is an exciting and vibrant subject, crucial to any understanding of the current state of the world. Our course strives to remain at the cutting edge of journalistic practice and theory, with an emphasis on sustainability and technology. The way journalists report news, and how consumers then engage with that news in all its published forms, is evolving all the time: digital technology is having a huge impact.
University of Chester
Journalism BA (Hons)
Entry Requirements
| Typical Entry | 104 UCAS points |
| GCE A Level | 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC |
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
- Postgraduate: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
Career Prospects
Students have gone on to work for journalistic organisations including news agencies, online and print news publishers and more. Some have taken a freelance approach, forging careers in niche aspects of journalism such as gaming, lifestyle and pop culture. Others have gone into roles such as social media management, copy-writing and public relations.
Course Details
Year 1 focuses on developing you as a practitioner. You will create news, engage in journalistic activities and study news theory.
In Year 2, there is an increased emphasis on initiative and creativity. You will engage with deeper discussions and more specialised production techniques.
In Year 3, you will take a more holistic approach to practice and theory, with an overarching focus on developing more specialised journalism skills.
Year 1
Global NewsCompulsory
How to be a Journalist: EssentialsCompulsory
Introduction to JournalismCompulsory
Journalism RegulationCompulsory
Live JournalismCompulsory
Year 2
Journalism - The Long ViewCompulsory
Journalism Production: Theory & PracticeCompulsory
Research Methods for JournalistsCompulsory
Specialist JournalismCompulsory
The Politics of Social MediaCompulsory
Enhancing your Employability through Work Based LearningOptional
Experiential Overseas LearningOptional
MM&P: Experiential ProjectOptional
Year abroad study exchangeOptional
Yearc 3
Current Affairs and Conflict JournalismCompulsory
Journalism in a Post-Truth WorldCompulsory
Magazine PublishingCompulsory
Sustainable JournalismCompulsory
DissertationOptional
Negotiated Study (double)Optional
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