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

Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in politics, or you like the idea of presenting to camera as a broadcast journalist, or you're already an experienced blogger or vlogger. The Brunel Journalism (Politics) BA degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practising journalists. You will graduate with politics in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that your degree has dual specialism.

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

What you will study

Journalism (Politics) BA is an opportunity to acquire not only an understanding of journalism, politics and their relationship, 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: Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B, Contemporary Challenges; Year 2: Cross Platform Journalism: Reporting Politics, Global Communication, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Researching Your World, Court Reporting; Year 3: Journalism Dissertation, Journalism Practice Project & Portfolio, Fake News, Images and Websites.

Career pathways

The combination of practical skills in journalism and rigorous academic study of politics will equip you for a range of careers including as a general reporter or political reporter or your degree may give you a potential career route into working for MPs, campaign groups and NGOs.

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