| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
Program Overview
The Journalism BA (Hons) at De Montfort University equips students with multi-platform journalism skills, including researching, writing, web-publishing, and multimedia production. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reporting, and social awareness, preparing graduates for careers in diverse media environments. Students benefit from award-winning faculty, professional-grade facilities, and industry placements at renowned organizations.
Program Outline
You will learn the core aspects of researching, interviewing, writing, and web-publishing, alongside gaining multimedia proficiency in video and audio production. The program focuses on critical thinking, ethical reporting, and social awareness, encouraging exploration of social equality, justice, and marginalized communities.
Objectives:
- Develop expertise in researching, interviewing, writing, web-publishing, video, and audio production.
- Attain a multi-platform skillset for diverse media environments.
- Understand media law, political structures, and societal challenges.
- Analyze and question societal structures.
- Foster social awareness and a commitment to ethical reporting.
Program Description:
- 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement.
- Block teaching approach: Focus on one subject at a time for deeper engagement and regular feedback/assessments.
- Multi-million-pound Creative Technology Studios: Access professional-grade facilities for radio, TV, and film production.
- Award-winning faculty: Learn from experienced and active journalists from various media backgrounds.
- Guest lectures: Gain insights from esteemed freelance writers and alumni like Rachel Toal.
- Optional study routes: Enhance your core curriculum with specialized paths in Creative Writing, Drama, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, or Media.
- Student opportunities: Join Demon Media to gain real-world experience in magazine/radio production, Youtube channel management, and website publishing.
- Industry placements: Gain hands-on experience at renowned organizations like The Times, Sky Sports, CNN, Leicester City Football Club, ITN, BBC, Leicestershire Live, and The Observer.
Outline
Year 1
- Block 1: News Reporting and Media Law
- Block 2: Video and Audio Journalism
- Block 3: Understanding Journalism
- Block 4: Digital News Production
Year 2
- Block 1: Feature Writing and Lifestyle Journalism
- Block 2: TV and Radio Journalism
- Block 3: Beyond News
- Block 4: Professional Practice
Year 3
- Block 1: Journalism Projects
- Block 2: Freelance Journalism and Enhanced Digital Reporting/Podcasting, Photojournalism and Visual Culture
- Block 3: Sports Journalism / Music, Film, and Entertainment Journalism.
- Block 4: Journalism Dissertation/Negotiated Journalism Project
Optional Routes: (Selected in Block 3 of Year 1, can continue or return to Journalism in subsequent years)
- Film Studies: British Cinema
- Media and Communication: Gender & TV Fictions
- English Language: Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Creative Writing: Creative Misbehaviour
- English Literature: World Englishes
- History: The World on Display
- Drama: Performance, Identity and Society
Assessment
Assessment Strategies:
- Demonstrating comprehension of theoretical aspects alongside professional journalistic skills.
- Assessing a diverse range of mediums, formats, and projects including essays, presentations, reflective projects, and practical journalism portfolios.
- Utilizing anonymous marking for certain essay-based assessments.
Assessment Methods:
- Essays
- Presentations
- Reflective projects
- Practical journalism portfolios
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Workshops
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Independent study
Faculty:
Experienced and accomplished journalists from diverse media backgrounds.
Unique Approaches:
- Block teaching method: Enhances focus, regular feedback, and a better balance between study and student life.
- Award-winning faculty: Benefits from the instructors' real-world expertise and active roles in various media fields.
- Access to professional-grade facilities in multi-million-pound Creative Technology Studios.
- Participation in student opportunities offered by Demon Media for practical, hands-on experience.
Careers
Career Paths:
- Graduates have progressed to careers and internships with major media companies, including Sky News, The Sun, BBC, CNN, ITV, Mixmag, Clash magazines, PR companies, and wider communications and digital media industries.
Career Opportunities:
- Trainee journalist
- News editor
- Graduate schemes in reputable institutions
- Careers in the burgeoning digital field
Other
DMU Global:
Potential engagement in overseas internships or study for up to a year.
Student Feedback:
88% believe teaching staff offer substantial support, 70% feel valued for their opinions, 90% enter employment or postgraduate study upon completion.
UK EU/International Institution code: D26 UCAS course code: P500 Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement Fees and funding: 2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
