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Media and Journalism
BA ( Hons ) Journalism with Creative Writing
What ’ s this course about ?
If you love writing and reporting , this degree can help you turn your abilities with the written word into a fulfilling career . You ’ ll study , experience and combine the complementary disciplines of factual journalism and creative writing . You ’ ll also develop research skills and learn about the structure and mechanisms of the industries you could end up working in – from getting a script approved to legal issues surrounding publishing news stories .
Duration
UCAS CODE : P5W8
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
BA ( Hons ) Media and Communication with Foundation Year
What ’ s this course about ?
Dive deep into the inner workings of media : its present and future , its pivotal role in how we communicate and perceive the world , and the networking industries and institutions that structure communication . This course has award-winning researchers and film producers teaching it , strong industry links in TV , film and journalism , and chances to intern in fascinating areas of the media industries .
Duration
4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
UCAS CODE : P30F
48 – 56 points to include 1 A level , or equivalent . Other qualifications such as vocational A levels ( AVCE ), BTEC ’ s and Access courses will also be considered .
Media and Journalism
Year 1 entry : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Additional information
BA ( Hons ) Journalism with Media Studies UCAS CODE : P5P3
If you would like to study this course without a Foundation Year : Duration : 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement . Entry requirements : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
What ’ s this course about ?
Are you a budding critic , publisher or journalist ? Gain a critical understanding of the media field while getting a grounding in journalism disciplines and techniques . Learn from published media researchers and expert journalists , as well as using professional-grade media analysis and production facilities . With the option of taking industry placements and the National Council for the Training of Journalists ( NCTJ ) qualifications , you can tailor your study on this course to fit your ideal journalistic or media career .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
BA ( Hons ) Media Studies
What ’ s this course about ?
UCAS CODE : P300
Are you curious about how the media influences the world we live in ? Learn how global media reflects , shapes and affects societies and cultures , from news and television to social networks . Consider how identity is formed through the media , and its representations in contemporary formats and genres , such as TV talk shows , the comic book industries and science .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
' Choosing to study Journalism with Media Studies at Portsmouth has been one of the best decisions I ’ ve ever made . It ’ s given me a critical and practical understanding of the disciplines of journalism and the media . The course , with all the module choices , is quite diverse and thus provides very broad career prospects .'
Basira Ajmal
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