Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Journalism BA (Hons)
Journalism BA (Hons)
Journalism at Winchester provides an
excellent grounding for a professional
career in all main areas of journalism,
including broadcast, print, periodical
and e-journalism. It combines an
understanding of the media industry, its
role in today’s society and the practical
skills needed to be an accomplished
journalist in the field.
Programme content
Academic study focuses mainly on the
areas of history, politics and philosophy.
There is an emphasis on the application of
the scientific method to news reporting,
to promoting the public understanding
of science and to an understanding of
matters relating to evidence, truth and
justice. The University is a member of the
Innocence Network UK, and the course
has an emphasis on law, the criminal
justice system, public affairs and politics.
Practical training includes broadcasting
production, web design, news and feature
writing, plus other skills of contemporary
journalism. It also hones communication
skills, particularly presentational and
written, and ensures that graduates can
keep up with the fast pace of 24-hour
news.
Accreditation
The programme is externally validated by
the Broadcast Journalism Training Council
(BJTC).
Facilities
The Multimedia Centre operates a rolling
programme of upgrading to ensure it
reflects current professional practice.
There is a purpose-built TV studio, a
computerised radio studio and facilities
for multimedia track audio recording. The
Centre is open 24 hours a day. Students
are able to work on a live webcast
television bulletin – Winchester News
Online.
Modules:
Year 1
• History and Context of Journalism 1:
The Enlightenment and the Culture of
Early Modern Europe
• History and Context of Journalism 2:
The Press in the Age of Revolution
• Media Law
• Court reporting
Year 2
• History and Context of Journalism 3
and 4: Modernism and Postmodernism
• Live News Reporting and Presentation
• Radio Production Project
Year 3
• Live News Editing, Reporting and
Presentation
• Online News Production Project
• Investigative Journalism (The
Innocence Project)
• Media Law
Careers
Graduates go into print, broadcast and
electronic media as reporters, producers
and researchers. Support is given in
seeking both work attachments during
study and employment thereafter to
assist the process of a successful career in
journalism.
Fact File
SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: P500 BA/Jou
Typical offer: 320-360 points
An A level A*-C pass is required in an English
subject or Economics, Politics, Science or a
related subject. GCSE A*-C grade or higher
in Maths, English and a foreign language is
recommended
International Baccalaureate: 27 points
including 5 points at Higher Level
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
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