Media & Journalism BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

A degree for those who want to combine writing with multimedia skills to tell stories that matter. It develops the creative, technical and critical skills required in modern journalism and digital media.

Department: School of Communication | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Available over three years or with a professional placement year. Modules include Writing Studio, Essentials of Editorial Photography, News Lab: Multimedia Reporting 1, Journalism, Politics & Society, Discovering Digital Cultures, News Lab: Multimedia Reporting 2, Media Law & Ethics, Creative Non-Fiction, Making Magazines.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in roles including: Multimedia reporter; Content producer; Sub-editor; Radio/podcast producer; Radio presenter; Photojournalist; Production researcher; Social media editor; Copywriter; Communications officer; Press officer; Freelance journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three year degree and four year degree with professional placement: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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