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Journalism (3rd Year Entry) BA (Hons)

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University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom , Paisley

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P500

Campuses

Ayr

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Journalism (3rd Year Entry) BA (Hons)

About

UWS’s BA Journalism will teach you everything you need to know to become a savvy, multimedia-skilled journalist and reporter. Learn the skills to drop the latest breaking news story.

Underpinned by theoretical insight into ethical and effective journalism, you’ll study news reporting, develop interview techniques, and hone your writing skills to meet the practical demands of today’s fast-paced news environment.

You’ll also have the option to specialise in either Sports or Magazine Journalism as you progress through the programme.

UWS’s BA Journalism will teach you everything you need to know to become a savvy, multimedia-skilled journalist and reporter. Learn the skills to drop the latest breaking news story.

You’ll also have the option to specialise in either Sports or Magazine Journalism as you progress through the programme.

UWSs BA Journalism will teach you everything you need to know to become a savvy, multimedia-skilled journalist and reporter. Learn the skills to drop the latest breaking news story.

Underpinned by theoretical insight into ethical and effective journalism, youll study news reporting, develop interview techniques, and hone your writing skills to meet the practical demands of todays fast-paced news environment.

Youll also have the option to specialise in either Sports or Magazine Journalism as you progress through the programme.

Disciplines

Business & Creative Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Career

Graduates are equipped to work in newsrooms and with the essential skills to compete within a multimedia environment.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

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2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.