BA (Hons) Journalism

The Journalism BA (Hons) Single Honours is a Bachelor level course offered at the University of Chester. The course is theoritical, practical, and digital and incorporates various types of media. It has been designed to equip students with a wide range of skills and competencies required in modern journalism. Course Content: The course introduces students to journalism principles, practical writing skills, law and government for journalists, and research methods. In the first year, students get a strong understanding of print, radio, TV, and online journalism. As they advance, they choose modules based on their interests and career goals. Students will also undertake independent study, incorporating a significant Journalism project.Key Modules: Modules that are covered in this course range from Media (Audio/Visual), Media (Written) and Writing Magazines, to Journalism in Context and Advanced Journalism and Media Law.Accreditations: This degree is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Professional Publishers Association (PPA).Future Careers: After graduating, students may pursue careers in journalism or related fields such as public relations, advertising, corporate communications, law, marketing, social and human services, education, government and politics, and much more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.