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HomeStudyUndergraduate StudyJournalism and Communications BA(Hons)

Journalism and Communications BA(Hons)

Enhance your communication skills and prepare for a career in journalism, broadcasting, digital content or social media.

Key details

Course Duration3 years
AttendanceFull-time
UCAS codeY8U4
LocationFalmouth Campus
Contact01326 254350

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Introduction

You'll have the chance to specialise in health, tourism, events or sport communications, and work with creative and technology start-ups. With a firm grasp of journalism, communications and multimedia, you'll work on our news and magazine enterprises and devise multimedia campaigns and social media strategies for various causes, companies and concerns. You’ll also have the chance to develop your multimedia storytelling skills with third-year work placements.

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    What our students do

    Falmouth Journalism #getreal

    Portrait of writer, Matt Haig, with an aeroplane made of words on his t-shirt.

    Course details

    What you'll learn

    Taking a global perspective, you’ll focus on public communications for the non-profit sector. You’ll learn how digital and social media are reshaping power, persuasion and influence - so you can enter the evolving journalism world with the visual and verbal skills you’ll need.

    • You’ll learn essential critical thinking skills in both journalism and communication, as well as how to record video and audio. We’ll also cover essential communication skills like writing academic work, referencing, and project management.

      Modules

      Informing & Influencing
      Journalism & Communications in Context
      Multimedia Methods
      Persuasion & Publicity
      Politics & Law for Journalists
      Journalism & Communications Ethics

    • Broadening your knowledge base, you’ll learn skills like how to produce successful campaigns for charities and NGOs, and study subjects like how different regimes prevent radical change through censorship and regulation. On top of this, you’ll build your broadcasting skills, and produce multimedia magazines and news sites.

      Modules

      Magazine Content & Creation
      Censorship & Regulation
      Features & Long Form
      Campaign Communications
      Journalism & Communications Research
      Advanced Multimedia Methods

    • Refining your skills, you’ll further specialise in anything from health to tourism. You can also study strategic communications for development and intercultural communications. And by completing a dissertation and gaining experience in local, national and international newsrooms and public communications departments, you’ll gain real experience and make valuable industry contacts.

      Modules

      International & Intercultural Communications
      Dissertation or Mini Documentary
      Multimedia Enterprise 1
      Multimedia Enterprise 2

      Optional modules

      Health & Medical Communications
      Sports PR & Communications
      Tourism & Event Communications

    The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

    How you'll learn

    You’ll gain industry experience from guaranteed placements in newsrooms or public sector communications departments, trips to councils, courts and other news-making organisations, and regular guest lectures from a range of media companies.

    With a unique emphasis on practical workshops and seminars, you’ll learn by doing and critically reflecting. Our teaching and assessment methods mean you can take a flexible approach to your learning, with the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad.

    We’ll also encourage you to become even more employable by finding and taking on outside projects.

    How you'll spend your time

    Year

    Timetabled teaching and learning activity

    Guided independent study

    Placements

    1

    23%

    77%

    0%

    2

    26%

    74%

    0%

    3

    19%

    81%

    0%

     

    How you'll be assessed

    Year

    Written exams

    Practical exams

    Coursework

    1

    15%

    13%

    72%

    2

    0%

    20%

    80%

    3

    0%

    15%

    85%

     

    Assessment methods

    • Continuous assessment
    • One exam on politics & law for journalists
    • Freelance portfolio
    • Extended critical dissertation in the final year

    Staff

    With experience in roles like field producer for the BBC and deputy editor for the Oxford Mail, your tutors provide expertise in everything from ethics and regulation, to media law and public affairs, to blogging and digital media.

    Staff profile
    Staff profile

    Andy Chatfield

    Senior Lecturer, Production Journalism

    Andy is a former deputy editor of the Oxford Mail, who worked in the newspaper industry for 20...

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    Staff profile

    Kevin Bishop

    Lecturer, Multimedia Journalism

    Kevin Bishop is an broadcast news producer with over 30 years experience in newsgathering....

    Staff profile
    Staff profile

    Julia Kennedy

    Senior Lecturer

    Graduating as a mature student with an English and media studies degree in 2001 (...

    Staff profile
    Staff profile

    Sasha Dobrota

    Lecturer Cultural Management & Production

    Sasha has been producing and managing cultural projects, experiences and events for the last...

    Facilities

    • A well-equipped digital newsroom with news feed.
    • 25 workstations with professional scriptwriting and editing software.
    • The Soundhouse, our dedicated radio studio.
    • A wide range of DV cameras and audio recording devices.
    • Exclusive use of The Lighthouse, the School’s new study and meeting space.

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    How to apply

    Entry requirements

    104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.

    Check how many points your qualifications are worth

    We’ll also consider you based on your individual merit and potential. So get in touch if:

    • You’re predicted points below our requirements
    • You’re thinking about transferring from another institution
    • You have other qualifications or professional experience

    Language requirements

    GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

    We also accept qualifications equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

    If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll need to take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

    Apply via UCAS

    Enter these codes at UCAS Apply and Track

    • University code F33
    • Course code Y8U4

    Deadlines

    UK/EU applications: 15 January
    Late applications will be considered if there are places available.

    International fee payers can apply after the deadline. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

    Next steps

    1. Application process
    2. Interview information

    Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a Falmouth Applicant Portal login, where you’ll find more details about these requirements.

    What we're looking for

    We want someone who:

    • Is enthusiastic and committed, with experience in relevant subjects.
    • Has been involved in a school magazine, personal blog or similar.
    • Knows about world affairs, politics and popular culture.
    • Makes informed references to current developments across a range of subjects.
    • Has analytical skills, and can comment intelligently and incisively on recent news, events and campaigns.
    • Shows independence and initiative.
    • Has extra-curricular interests, part-time jobs or hobbies.

    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees 2019-20

    £9,250 - full-time UK/EU

    £15,000 - full-time international

    Typical course costs

    • £100-£200 - Recurring annual costs
    • £600 - Optional study visits and placements for the course duration

    If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

    Funding

    For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page

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