BA (Hons) Journalism with Media Studies at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Gain a critical and practical understanding of the media with journalism disciplines and techniques. Learn from experts that have worked on international, national, regional, and online publications. Are you a budding critic, publisher, or journalist?

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Journalism, Media and Culture; Feature Writing; Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture; Specialist Journalism; Advanced News; Mobile Journalism; Media, Propaganda and Society; Screen Media; Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice; Government in Britain.

Career pathways

Writers, journalists, and media professionals are needed across a wide range of sectors, with communications and marketing being the most popular. Due to the shift to digital and online platforms to adapt to the pandemic, this demand has grown.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC. UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. T-levels - Merit. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. International Baccalaureate - 24. English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code — P5P1; 4 years full-time with work placement course code – P5P3.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-journalism-with-media-studies

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