Media ; Journalism University Foundation Programme

In journalism, you will develop professional writing skills with an awareness of the target audience and the legal and ethical framework for publishing. The academic study of journalism involves the development of key journalistic skills including the ability to write a news story, conduct an interview and put together a feature article. Students also conduct an analysis of the differences between types of newspaper and the news values they display, examine major ethical and legal issues pertaining to the practice of journalism in the UK.

Join our lively, creative community, study a range of fascinating subjects and learn from some of the most exceptional research-active academics in their field. It’s all about discovering new ideas, deepening your knowledge and developing a truly exciting future.

Stage 1: University Foundation
Modules
For one semester
Semester one

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
Principles of ICT
Business Studies
Introduction to Mass Communications

For two semesters
Semester one

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
Principles of ICT
Globalization
Business Management

Semester two

Business Studies
Introduction to Mass Communications
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Economics

Progression rule to Stage 2

Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules except ILSC which is 50% with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules.

Employment & career options

Potential careers in advertising, desktop publishing, film production, journalism, public relations, television production and web design, with previous graduates having been employed by Christian Dior, Jaeger and Which Magazine.