Media and Journalism BA Hons

at Northumbria University

Working individually and within groups, you will hone your research, storytelling, presentation and production skills in order to create ethically sensitive, high quality journalism.

 

Assessment methods are designed to reflect the diverse nature of the programme, combining traditional essays and examinations with quizzes, portfolio work, and individual and group presentations. Assessment in the Film Production module, for example, includes elements which focus on working as a team to produce documentaries.

 

Our staff act as facilitators throughout, encouraging you to develop the intellectual and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively in the high pressure media world.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• MP4002 -Practices of Journalism (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4006 -Journalism and Design (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4016 -Writing for Digital (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4017 -Key Debates in Media History (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4020 -Digital Storytelling (Core,40 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

  

• AD5003 -Arts Study Abroad (60 credit) (Optional,60 Credits)
• MI5009 -Applied Media Production Skills (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5002 -Media Law and Ethics (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5010 -Public Relations (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP5021 -Media Methodologies (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5023 -Media Industries (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP5025 -Feature writing (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5026 -Reporting Risk and Conflict (Core,20 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)     

Year three

 

• AD5001 -Arts Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AD5002 -Arts Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5007 -Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)

Year four

 

• MI6010 -Adaptations on Film and TV (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP6005 -Practical Media Project (Optional,40 Credits)
• MP6006 -Media Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
• MP6021 -Mass Communication Case Study (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP6029 -Cinema and Society (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP6037 -Sport, Media and Society (Optional,20 Credits)
• MP6039 -Employability Portfolio (Core,40 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

The course will prepare you for a wide range of communication and media roles including: journalism, film production, distribution and exhibition, television production, arts administration and management, museum work, public relations, creative writing, advertising, magazine writing, press offices, events management, media administration, media research, publicity and promotion.

 

You will also develop sought after transferrable skills including independent thinking, well developed interpersonal skills, digital IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

 

Employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship combine to form a strong thread throughout the Media and Journalism degree. All modules promote elements vital in the modern working environment such as intellectual curiosity, communication skills, cultural awareness and moral and ethical values.

 

Our established links with the local media and cultural sector results in frequent visits and guest lectures by industry professionals. This enables you to build networks, and get a feel for the reality of modern journalism.

 

Some of our recent graduates are now working for organisations such as Take That Ltd, Metro Radio and The New Musical Express, to name a few.