Journalism BA

UNDERGRADUATE

Degree programme in

Journalism

Our BA Journalism is the only NCTJ accredited

BA programme in Greater London.

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The qualifications you need

Journalism BA

P5003 Years (FT)

Journalists have never had so many opportunities to reach people across the globe as they have today.

This has made a huge difference to the circulation of information, perhaps especially via social media, and it has made it more important than ever to be a voice that can be trusted.

We’re committed to helping students become excellent journalists, meeting the high standards set by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), and to giving you the tools you need to launch yourself into this dynamic and competitive world.

We hope to see you here soon.

Professor Sarah Niblock Head of Department

UCAS CodesWelcome

Brunel University London Code

B84 BRUNLApply online at www.ucas.com

You will need one of the following:

GCE A-level BBB including Grade B in one of the following subjects: English, History, Economics, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, Geography, Business Studies, Philosophy, Law, Classics or Religious Studies indicating critical analysis and communication skills.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDD in a related subject.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A-level at grade B from the A-level list above.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade BB from the A-level list above.

IB Diploma 30 points including Higher Level 5 in a subject from the A-level list above.

Access to Higher Education Diploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. There will also be an interview.

You will also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

We hold a selection day that you’ll need to attend before any offer can be made.

This information was correct as we went to print but it’s always a good idea to check the website www.brunel.ac.uk/courses for updates and specific entry criteria.

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Why choose Journalism?If people commented on your childhood curiosity. If you have always wanted to know all the answers. If you get angry about injustice. If you’re interested in how the institutions that shape our lives work. If you want to write with a purpose. If you’re good at getting to the heart of a story. If you like histories, contexts. If you believe every human should have a voice.

There are many reasons to choose Journalism for your degree subject. The only one that’s mandatory is passionate commitment.

Why choose Journalism at Brunel?Brunel is the only Greater London university to offer a Journalism BA with NCTJ accreditation. The NCTJ is a long-established and respected benchmark of excellence for journalists. We deliver essential NCTJ training alongside broader contextual and critical modules so you are best-placed to negotiate the demanding craft of journalism.

Although there’s plenty of fascinating and dynamically-taught theory, this is learning for the real world. You’ll learn in our 24 hour, state of the art, multi-platform digital newsroom and broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry standard hardware and software. You’ll graduate with the skills and expertise that will give you the competitive edge when applying for jobs with the country’s cultural, political and social decision-making organisations, some of which are on our doorstep.

Journalism Matters!Our reputation attracts great guest speakers to our Journalism Matters! seminar series, which gives you the opportunity to network with journalists at the top of their game.

Recent visitors include Nick Davies of the Guardian, BBC journalists/presenters Sue Cooke and Ray Snoddy, Sky News editor John Ryley and award-winning ITV journalist Ronke Phillips.

Aaron Brown (Journalism BA)

“In a time when anyone can become a ’citizen journalist’, more emphasis is placed on skills like shorthand and a solid legal understanding. I got both at Brunel which contributed to me being accepted for a two-week work placement at T3 magazine after only five months of study!

I enjoyed my three years at Brunel immensely - and would return for another helping in a heartbeat, had the staff and course not helped me walk into such a staggeringly good job.”

You will find our journalist

graduates working in top

newsrooms across the globe

with companies such

as BBC,

The Guardian and

The Independent

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Brunel’s Journalism Matters offers a programme

of guest speakers from the BBC, Sky News,

the Guardian, the Daily Express,

C4 News and many more,

giving our students the

opportunity to network

with top names from the

industry

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What we teach Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

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Level one (year one)• News Writing

• News Reporting and Production

• Audio Journalism

• Data gathering for Journalists

• Journalism Professionalism and Ethics

• Early News Writing to Citizen Journalism

Level two (year two)• Core

• Reporting UK Local Government

• UK, European and Global Institutions

• Law and the Media

• Video Journalism for Online

• Understanding Journalism: Core Concepts and Issues

Options

• Magazine Journalism

• Sports Journalism

Level three (year three)• Online Journalism

Entrepreneurialism

• Crime Courts and the Media

• Analysis of Professional Journalism Experience

• Journalism in the Digital Age

• Journalism Dissertation

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it.

How we teachModules are taught be experienced senior journalists with strong track records in training and education.

You will be assessed in a range of different ways including practical work, essays, exams, presentations and reflective reports.

Your training includes Teeline shorthand, news writing, public affairs and law. You’ll learn about and interrogate the ethical, historical and theoretical debates around journalism. We also recommend that all of our students undertake a short period of professional work experience.

Mindful that there is a shortage of production journalists we make sure you acquire excellent editing and packaging skills

Getting ready for work When you leave us, your first career steps might include local and regional journalism, print, online or broadcast journalism or work with magazines and periodicals.

Our students also acquire plenty of communications skills that transfer successfully to sectors such as communications and PR, policy, production and business, non-governmental organisations and charities, and TV research and production.

Brunel journalism graduates can be found across the globe, working in top newsrooms including the BBC, The Guardian, The Independent, news agencies, glossy consumer magazines, business to business journals, websites, and local and regional news media. Several are now award-winning journalists.

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Victoria Oliphant (Journalism BA)

“I fell in love with Brunel on my very first visit. The campus seemed safe, and the fact that you can get into London so easily was a massive bonus. All the lecturers were approachable and helpful, and all the students helping at the open day were so enthusiastic.

My writing has improved so much over my time here and I have developed my own style that I’m finally happy with. The lecturers really push you to develop your potential and the whole university experience has helped me become a lot more confident and independent.”

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Come and visit

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The best way to get a real feel for Brunel’s buzzing atmosphere is to come visit us, explore campus and meet our staff and students.

Open daysWe run regular Open Days where you can chat with students and lecturers and explore the campus. Check our website for dates www.brunel.ac.uk/openday

Campus toursWe run Campus Tours where our student ambassadors will show you around campus and answer your questions about student life at Brunel. Check our website for dates.

Individual visitsIf you can’t make an Open Day, feel free to contact us on openday.booking@brunel.ac.uk and we’ll happily arrange for you to come in and chat with a member of staff.

Getting hereDetails on how to find us are online at www.brunel.ac.uk/directions

Useful informationAccommodationAs a first year undergraduate you’re guaranteed a room on campus. We accommodate over 4500 students in five different complexes which creates a fantastic live/study atmosphere.

Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4 to 16, and 30 of our 33 halls have en-suite facilities. The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for co-habiting couples. Adapted and disabled rooms are available in the Isambard Complex, Mill Hall and Fleming Hall.

All rooms are fully furnished with bed and bedding, a desk, chest of drawers, wardrobe and free wifi. Accommodation costs vary between £104.00 to £132.50 a week (based on 2014-15 costs).

Find out more at www.brunel.ac.uk/accommodation or take a look at our Flickr account www.flickr.com/photos/accom

Fees and fundingFor information about fees and scholarships, go to www.brunel.ac.uk/ugfees

Disability and dyslexia supportWe want you to make the most of life at Brunel and fulfill your potential.Please get in touch www.brunel.ac.uk/disability

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Explore and connect, any time with us:

Get in touch. We’d love to hear from you: Admissions, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK

admissions@brunel.ac.uk +44 (0)1895 265265

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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. A contract is made at the point when an applicant accepts an offer from Brunel, meeting any conditions, and the acceptance is communicated to Brunel or the clearing system acting for Brunel, and this contract is confirmed. All students are required, as a condition of registration, to abide by and submit to the University’s statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules, which are published on the University’s website (a hard copy is available from the Registry at the Uxbridge address). Note: the information contained within this course brochure is correct at the time of going to print (June 2015).