Journalism and Media Cultures
Joint Honours
The subject
This course gives you a flavour of the skills associated with print journalism, as well as deepening your understanding of the media as a social institution.
In the First Year, you will examine the legal and ethical dilemmas linked to journalism, write your first articles and examine the portrayal of race, class and gender in the media.
In the Second Year, you will hone your writing skills, find your own stories, create a magazine and learn basic design principles. Many students also apply for work experience (in their own time) in fields such as newspapers, magazines, websites and PR.
After the Second Year, you can take an optional year's study abroad, or a year's work experience.
Then, in your Final Year, you will focus on the relationship between politics and journalism, put together a portfolio and examine areas like music and the media, celebrity culture, international media and the media's relationship with society.
Careers
On graduation, you will be able to undertake further qualifications or work in the competitive media-related industries.
Combined with
One other subject can be combined with Journalism and Media Cultures:
- Business
UCAS code: P5N1 - Digital Media Technology
UCAS code: P5H6 - English Language and Communication
UCAS code: Q1PM - Financial Mathematics
UCAS code: P5G9 - Health Studies
UCAS code: P5B9 - Human Biology
UCAS code: P5B1 - Human Geography
UCAS code: P5L7 - Law
UCAS code: P5M1 - Mathematics
UCAS code: P5G1 - Philosophy
UCAS code: V5PM - Sports Studies
UCAS code: P5C6 - Tourism
UCAS code: P5N8