About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: P500
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: 320
- Department: Creative Industries
- Campus: This course is planned to move to the Frenchay Campus from 2012 to benefit from purpose-built multimedia Journalism studios.
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time, full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Bernhard Gross
Introduction
The National Student Satisfaction Survey rated Journalism at UWE 2nd out of all 32 universities offering Journalism at undergraduate level in the UK, with 93% student satisfaction .
UWE Journalism is 1st in student satisfaction league tables of universities in the South West, Wales, Midlands and South East (2011 NSS data).
You will develop journalistic skills across print, screen and internet platforms, alongside a critical understanding of the media generally and the local and global political, economic and media contexts in which journalists work. You'll be immersed in the latest digital production technologies and develop writing and production skills that you can readily apply across a variety of careers.
The Journalism course will give you confidence to work flexibly, creatively and independently, to deal with the public and public figures and to use ideas and information to communicate in written and audio-visual formats. It will teach you how to research, how to generate new information and how to work independently and as part of a team.
Throughout the course you'll be expected to deliver work to a brief and to tight deadlines, and apply your analytical skills to solve problems and develop imaginative ways of addressing a variety of audiences. The course will also ensure you're web literate and confident in the use of web-based technology and software.
Students are taught by experienced journalists and academic researchers from around the world and we have strong external links with the BBC, Bristol Evening Post, and the National Union of Journalists.
Journalism graduates enter a wide range of professions including journalism, publishing, media production, public relations, marketing and events management.
Student's view
Hear what our students think about their time at UWE.
Structure
Content
Year 1
You will be writing features, news stories, reviews and editorials as well as developing skills in digital media production. You will discover the place of journalism within society and its relationship to democracy and learn about the history and structure of media. As we mix the study of Journalism and Media equally, you can opt to pursue a full award in either discipline at the end of level one.
Year 2
You will be working on video journalism at level two and will also study journalism ethics, public communication and web media. The year is designed so you can pursue your own specialisms at level three.
Year 3
At level three you will have a chance to produce a major journalism practical project across the full range of media. There will also be opportunities to consolidate your academic writing skills with a dissertation option or to gain valuable work experience through the Work Placement Module. And there will be a full range of specialist taught modules from which to choose.
Teaching and learning
All our modules offer a range of learning and teaching methods, including practical workshops, lectures, seminars, and individual tutorials.
Excellent Teaching Quality
The quality of education in Media and Cultural Studies at UWE has been reviewed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and four of the six elements achieved the highest rating (4).
Curriculum design, content and organisation - 4
Teaching, learning and assessment - 4
Student progression and achievement - 3
Student support and guidance - 4
Learning resources - 4
Quality assurance and enhancement - 3
In the last Research Assessment Exercise, Journalism achieved a 4 rating (4th in the UK in its subject).
Assessment
Assessment is through practical work, research portfolios, essays and presentations.
Special Features
Professional accreditation
Working towards BJTC accreditation
Our new Journalism BA is compliant with BJTC accreditation guidelines. Accreditation will be awarded with our first graduating class in 2013.
Placements
UWE provides multimedia studio facilities and has strong industry links in Bristol, including the BBC, the Bristol Evening Post and other local media companies, which will help you find rewarding work placement opportunities. We encourage and support work placements, internships and volunteering opportunities which will enhance your future career prospects.
Study facilities
Read more about our facilities and resources.
Careers/further study
Graduates in Journalism at UWE have taken up a wide range of professions including web design, publishing, journalism, television and radio, advertising, marketing, leisure and tourism, computer services, communication technologies, local and central government, teaching and lecturing.
Graduate destinations
Find out what our graduates are doing six months after graduating- includes examples of careers, employers and further study. Download a PDF from graduate destinations.
Creating employable students
UWE places strong emphasis on employability and skills development at every level. Through work placements, volunteering, study abroad and UWE initiatives which nurture talent and encourage innovation, students gain valuable real world experience and graduate with diverse career opportunities and a competitive place in the job market.
See great graduate prospects for further information.
Be inspired
Hear about Harry's experience of discovering the skills needed for a career in journalism.
Hear about some of the work opportunities generated by the Enterprise office.
Useful links
UWE - careers in journalism and writing
NUJ - careers in journalism
Prospects - careers in marketing, advertising and PR
The UWE careers service provides guidance and support throughout your studies in addition to useful resources, CV checks, career coaching and details of current job vacancies.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 320
- GCSE: English Language at grade C or above required.
- Specific subjects: None specified
- Relevant subjects: Humanities, Media, English, Social Sciences
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 3 credits in English Language.
Entry requirements
Applicants demonstrating commitment to and knowledge of the subject on their application form are invited to a selection session. Sessions will take place in January, February and March 2012.
How to apply
Please see the general information about applications
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011