Course overview

This two-year course offers a combination of writing and practical skills such as news writing, sports reporting, sub-editing, page layout, shorthand, radio and online reporting and other areas.

This is a partly work-based course where students are fully supported through a variety of team and individual work. Modules also give you the opportunity to explore the history of the development of sports journalism, as well as the ethical and legal dimensions of the subject.

The course is validated by Anglia Ruskin University and students complete a total of six modules each year. Learning and teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, enquiry-based learning, project work and work experience.

Additional course information

This is a partly work-based course where students are fully supported through a variety of team and individual work. Modules also give you the opportunity to explore the history of the development of sports journalism, as well as the ethical and legal dimensions of the subject. The course is validated by Anglia Ruskin University and students complete a total of six modules each year. Learning and teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, enquiry-based learning, project work and work experience.

Assessment

Assessment is mainly by portfolio, with a small number of examinations.

Special features

There are regular guest speakers from across the industry and volunteer opportunities are available from a range of regional and national organisations and employers. Regular trips are made to Parliament, the courts and local councils.

The campus has excellent facilities, including industry-standard video cameras and editing software, multimedia studios and radio equipment, all of which allow you to develop a range of skills to industry standards. Staff include an experienced sports writer and editor.

Work placements are encouraged from the very beginning of the course and staff will offer advice and help out with contacts.

Facilities

The campus has excellent facilities, including industry-standard video cameras and editing software, multimedia studios and radio equipment, all of which allow you to develop a range of skills to industry standards. Staff include an experienced sports writer and editor.

Work placements

Work placements are encouraged from the very beginning of the course and staff will offer advice and help out with contacts.

Associated careers

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

Links with industry/professional recognition

The Journalism Centre at Harlow College is Britain?s oldest journalism school and is recognised as a leader in training by the industry. Staff have working links with newspaper editors and magazine editors around the country and with local sports teams. Harlow College's courses are accredited by the leading newspaper body, the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at C or above, including English and 80 UCAS points from 2 A levels or equivalent.
Students without the above are considered according to relevant experience and aptitude.

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