BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Culture at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This Journalism, Media and Culture degree will prepare you for a fast-paced and varied career at the cutting edge of journalism, media and creative industries. Our three-year Journalism, Media and Culture degree focuses on developing your writing, production and communication skills across a range of platforms. You'll be well prepared for a career in a fast-changing media environment as a proactive journalist or media professional.

What you will study

You will be introduced to the principles and practices of multi-platform journalism, focusing on the skills needed to master multimedia technology. You will develop your writing skills and explore the role of media and culture in contemporary society from a historical and theoretical perspective. Compulsory modules include: Media Studies, Mediascapes: Creativity, Critique & Future Thinking, Social and Cultural Studies, Introduction to Journalism Practice, Journalism: Pasts, present and future, Introduction to Multimedia Journalism, Essential Law for Media and Journalism, Multimedia Journalism I, Journalism Practice for Digital Audiences, Research Design and Practice.

Career pathways

You will develop the skills needed to be a successful multimedia journalist. You will also be exposed to a broad commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries, both from academic staff and media practitioners. Graduate roles and employers include: print, online, broadcast and multimedia journalism; broadcast production; social media editing and planning; script-writing; public relations, communications and market research; Read more about careers with a Journalism, Media and Culture degree; Hear from our graduates; critical analysis; research, teamwork; flexibility.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB IB: A minimum of 34 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/p500/#how-to-apply

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