In Year one, you will learn foundational topics to provide a solid knowledge base for subsequent. This will include learning subjects like creating media content, using different media platforms, and understanding how narratives are constructed, amongst others.

Modules
The Media Toolkit - 20 credits
Power and Conflict - 20 credits
The Ideas Network - 20 credits
Creating Stories - 20 credits
Audiences and Influences - 20 credits
The Big Event - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

In two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:

Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledgeStudy skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learnerProfessional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your careerGlobal awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen
Modules
Multimedia News Production - 20 credits
Media Law in Action - 20 credits
Being a Journalist; Professional Networking - 20 credits
Future Trends in Storytelling - 20 credits
The World of Public Relations - 20 credits
Creative Collaboration - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement or study abroad, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1250. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Modules
UK Work Placement – 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from Year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor.

You will have the opportunity to choose two optional modules out of ‘Sports Journalism’, ‘Campaigning and Activism’ and ‘Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalism’ to total 120 credits in your final.

Modules
Running a Professional Newsroom - 20 credits
Investigation, Documentary and Innovation - 20 credits
Major Project - 40 credits
Optional modules
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it