Course overview

The course has been designed to offer a combination of writing and practical skills such as: shorthand, publishing production, video journalism, photojournalism, online journalism and other specialisms.

You will be fully supported through a variety of team and individual work to help you achieve your goals. The course is validated by Anglia Ruskin University and students complete a total of six modules in each year. Assessment is mainly by portfolio, with a small number of examinations. The course is currently awaiting accreditation by the Periodicals Training Council.

Module guide

Assessment

Methods of assessment will include:

• Portfolio of work
• Commissioned professional briefs
• Essays and seminars
• Four modules have an examination as part of the assessment
• Internship

Facilities

A 21st century dedicated Media and Journalism Centre located in the centre of Peterborough, equipped with industry standard software, editing equipment, television and radio studios.

Special features

Guest speaker events with professional journalists are regularly organised by students and staff, and volunteer opportunities are available from a range of regional and national organisations and employers.

Work placements are encouraged from the very beginning of the course. Staff are on-hand to offer advice and help out with contacts. You will also have the opportunity to write and publish work in the Big Yellow Box magazine to enhance your CV.

Associated careers

Career opportunities for journalists are broad and include working for print, broadcast and online organisations, with opportunities to specialise in, for example, investigative or sports journalism.

Links with industry and professional recognition

The course at Peterborough is currently awaiting accreditation by the National Council for the Training of Journalists and by the Periodicals Training Council.

Work placements

Work placements are encouraged from the very beginning of the course. Staff are on-hand to offer advice and help out with contacts. Students also have the opportunity to write and publish work in the Big Yellow Box magazine to enhance their CV.

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Entry requirements

240 UCAS tariff points.
A levels required; 3 A levels in related subjects.
BTEC/Access required; A BTEC National or a full Access Certificate in a related subject
GCSEs required; 3 GCSEs at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

You will need to have a written portfolio.

Please note AS levels are acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International and EU students. Please select one of the links below for English language and country-specific entry requirement information.

• International students
• EU students
• English language requirements