Journalism (Communication) BA (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in communication, culture, arts or sport, or want to present to camera as a broadcast journalist, or you are an experienced blogger or vlogger. Brunel’s BA Journalism (Communication) degree combines a strong academic background in communication and culture with a broad range of essential journalism skills. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism that combines academic rigour with practical competencies.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social Sciences, Media and Communications  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Journalism (Communications) BA is an opportunity to acquire not only an understanding of journalism and communications, but also the skills needed to practice as a journalist and the technical know-how to deliver news stories in a variety of media. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B; Year 2: Researching Your World, Global Communication, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Crime and Court Reporting, Cross Platform Journalism; Year 3: Fake News, Images and Websites, Journalism Dissertation, Journalism Practice Project & Portfolio.

Career pathways

The combination of practical skills in journalism and rigorous academic study of communication will equip you for a range of careers including as a general reporter or arts/culture correspondent or as public relations officer or communication officer. Career options such as marketing, public relations or event management are possible.

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