SGMC Prospectus 2021-22_v1.2.2 FINAL

JOURNALISM
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
Cambridge
Technical
Certificate (Y1)
/ Extended
Certificate (Y2)
See requirements
for mixed A Level /
Vocational
programmes
on page 15.
This course will teach you some if
the core skills of journalism and
the media industry, ranging from
research skills, through to idea
development and producing strong
copy.
COMBINES WELL WITH
English, Film Studies and Media.
ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed
by coursework and external
assessments.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Progress onto Year 2 of this course
or progress to University.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
Journalism, freelance writing, copy
writing, proof reading, social media
content producer, author.
You will develop your writing
skills in a vocational setting,
with an emphasis on real-world
assignments. For example, you
will respond to briefs for a variety
of audiences such as readers
of a sports magazine or a local
newspaper. You will also be asked to
write on current events.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
• Creating a media product
• Journalism and news industries
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