BA (Hons) Journalism with Education

The Journalism with Education degree at Ulster University is a full-time integrated course delivered by the School of Communication & Media. This joint honours course integrates Journalism and Education, providing students with valuable skills that are highly sought after in the world of education and media communication. Course Content: The course is divided into different academic semesters, starting with foundations of journalism, communication and essential writing skills. It goes deeper into the study of education with modules on developmental and educational psychology, philosophical and sociological perspectives on education. Towards the final years, you will have the opportunity to engage with research methodologies, education policies and practices, global education while honing your advanced journalistic skills. Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Foundations of Journalism, Essentials Skills, Generalism and Writing Skills, Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives on Education, Education in Practice, Global Comparative Education, Journalism- The Next Step (Professional Feature and Opinion Writing), Educational Interfaces and Research Methodologies.Accreditations: The course adheres to the academic regulations in line with Ulster University and while specifics aren't stated, follow-ups can be conducted for further details.Future Careers: The combination of journalism and education skills can be applied in various careers including teaching, educational journalism, educational policy, children's rights, library or museum education, charity work, and media or communication roles in public, private or nonprofit sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.