Multimedia Journalism (Joint Honours) BA/BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  This multi-disciplinary course combines practical training in radio, TV, newspaper, magazine and online journalism with academic study and is the perfect foundation for a career in journalism. Your studies will be reinforced by opportunities to get involved with regular student publications and websites, consolidating what you have learned through your course.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Specialist facilities, studios and recording equipment available.
  • Benefit from industry links and get work experience with companies such as BBC Radio.
  • Cross platform approach to content and skills.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

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• Course Details

  Through this course you will develop a critical understanding of the professional skills you will need as a journalist, in a world where communication technologies play an increasingly central role.

  We focus on the practical skills that you will need to get a working knowledge of the media industry. You will produce magazines, news blogs and radio and TV packages, often in co-operation with local media outlets, as well as running your own blog site, offering the opportunity to showcase your work. As well as the study of print, online and broadcast journalism practices, the course is underpinned by modules exploring and honing writing techniques and skills.

  Studying Multimedia Journalism as a Joint honours degree allows you to study another subject alongside. You can study them both equally, or focus on one more than the other, creating a major/minor split.

  Subject Futures Week

  Our annual Subject Futures Week is an exciting event and an excellent opportunity for our students to explore the potential of their course and understand where their university experience can lead them beyond graduation. It offers a unique chance to network with high profile industry professionals from the arts, TV, film, fashion and more.

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  Additional

  Information

  Methods of Learning

  You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group work, individual work and self-directed study. You will be assessed in a variety of ways including the compilation of practical portfolios, essays, oral presentations and practical projects.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    Come Say Hello

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    Journalism provides you will practical skills, useful contacts and academic strengths that are highly transferable and will be invaluable when applying for work in journalism or other areas of the media.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer is BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. Applicants also need an A-Level or equivalent in English or a humanities subject.

  We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications who have an active interest in the study and practice of journalism.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

   

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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  Application status enquiries
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  Current student enquiries
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  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Optional Placement Year
  • Stage 3

  • News Skills for Journalists (40 Credits)
    Module code: JOU1004

    Core Module Y
  • Law for Journalists (10 Credits)
    Module code: JOU1017

    Core Module Y
  • Public Affairs for Journalists (10 Credits)
    Module code: JOU1018

    Core Module Y

  • Media Theory and Research Skills (10 Credits)
    Module code: JOU2017

    Core Module N
  • Design Skills for Journalists (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU2018

    Core Module Y
  • Digital Skills for Journalists (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU2019

    Core Module Y
  • Law and Regulation for Journalists (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU2020

    Core Module N
  • Specialist Journalism (10 Credits)
    Module code: JOU2021

    Core Module N

  • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y

  • Journalism Dissertation (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU4001

    Core Module N
  • Media English and Culture Joint Interdisciplinary Dissertation A (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIT4018

    Core Module N
  • Media English and Culture Joint Interdisciplinary Dissertation B (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIT4019

    Core Module N
  • Journalism Practical Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU3002

    Core Module Y
  • Future Trends in Journalism (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU3020

    Core Module N
  • Law and International Media Regulation (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU3001

    Core Module N
  • Multiplatform Journalism (20 Credits)
    Module code: JOU3019

    Core Module Y

  • Reading List
    • Bull A (2015) Multimedia journalism: a practical guide, Routledge
    • Evans, H & Crawford G (2000) Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers (Pimlico)
    • Harcup, T. (2015) Journalism Principles and Practice Sage
    • Hudson G. and Rowlands S. (2007) Broadcast Journalism Handbook Pearson
    • Hanna M & Dodd M (2014) McNae's Essential Law for Journalists
    • Morrison J. (2015) Essential Public Affairs Oxford
    • Mckane A (2014) News Writing, Sage

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • a dedicated newsroom and digitally equipped radio and television studios.
  • solid introduction to professional production practice.
  • strong relationships with a wide variety of industry partners, including local and national papers and the BBC and ITV.
  • an active visiting speaker programme with past guests including Alastair Stewart, Jo Whiley, Mark Lawson and Andrew Collins.
  • cross platform approach to content and skills
  • you will develop a professional portfolio showing examples of magazines, TV and radio reports and broadcasts and published web content
  • the course has its own dedicated room for the creation of print, audio and video artefacts
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    English – Contemporary Literature MA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    
  • Research

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  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year.
  • External hard drive to store material: £50.
  • Travel on Newsdays to stories: No more than £50

  Optional
  Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year.
  • External hard drive to store material: £50.
  • Travel on Newsdays to stories: No more than £50

  Optional
  Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,900

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year.
  • External hard drive to store material: £50.
  • Travel on Newsdays to stories: No more than £50

  Optional
  Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,500

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year.
  • External hard drive to store material: £50.
  • Travel on Newsdays to stories: No more than £50

  Optional
  Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir John Lowther Scholarship

  The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £1,500 to a postgraduate student within the Arts. The scholarship was established in 2000…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

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  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Joint Honours Study

  The award for this course will be a BA if taken as a major or joint. Students may be awarded a BSc if they study this subject as a minor subject and pair it with a BSc subject. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for more information on Joint Honours Degree designations.

  If you choose to study a Joint Honours degree at the University of Northampton you can select a programme that suits your interests and strengths. This option opens up a host of possibilities to you, offering a wide range of opportunities for careers and further study at your fingertips. In the Joint Honours programme, you will select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.

  With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure that your programme has:

  • Breadth: you are not focused on a single specialism, but are able to study across two disciplines
  • Flexibility: you can adjust the balance of your programme depending on the interests and skills you develop during your time with us
  • Embedded skills: you will have all the graduate level skills that employers are looking for
  • Student support: your own personal tutor will work with you as you learn and progress.

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