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Journalism

University of Lincoln

Faculty:School of English & Journalism
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Journalism
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Managers in PublishingEditorsJournalists and Reporters

Description:

On the BA (Hons) Journalism degree students are encouraged to put journalistic theory into practice and have opportunities to produce news content to a professional standard while exploring the ethical and legal considerations of the industry. At Lincoln, a newsroom culture enables students to develop the skills and instincts of a journalist, from spotting a scoop to developing in-depth feature ideas. Students work in industry-standard newsrooms with rolling news feeds, print production and design software, producing broadcast content in digital radio and television studios.

This course is accredited by the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) and the PPA (Professional Publishers Association), the lead body for training and development in the magazine industry. In addition, the broadcast pathway is accredited by the BJTC (Broadcast Journalism Training Council). These professional accreditations are the hallmarks of quality recognised across the media industry.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students from Canada should visit our Entry Requirements webpage for details: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/international/yourcountry/canada.
    Application Notes : All applicants will be required to attend an interview to assess suitability for this course.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 21, 2016