Ba %28hons%29 journalism and media in University of hertfordshire

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. In the second year there is a broadcasting stream with an emphasis on video, radio, social media and magazine layout and the final year will develop expertise in on-line journalism, advertising and corporate communication management.

112 - 120 UCAS points, the typical A-Level offer is: BBC-BBB. Minimum percentage required (12 standard or HSC) 65%. IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in media, publishing, teaching and information management where their skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued.

15th Jan