BA (Hons) Journalism Studies

The BA (Hons) Journalism Studies course at the University of Stirling aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge in Journalism, with a strong emphasis on understanding the changing nature of the industry. It offers robust theoretical grounding along with practical experience, enriched with political, historical, and social context of the news.Course Content: The first two years of the course will cover the basics of journalism - reporting, media ethics, law for journalists, along with subjects like politics and history. In the final years of the study, students can choose to specialize in a particular area, such as sports journalism, feature writing or investigative reporting. Along with curricular studies, students will also undertake a dissertation project in their final year where they can explore a topic of particular interest.Key Modules: Key modules of this course include Essential Journalism, Advanced Journalism, Journalism Law and Ethics, Politics and History, and Individual Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), which means the course content is industry-approved and maintains a standard that's expected by employers in the sector.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a career in various fields of media including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and online. The University’s graduates have found work with organizations such as the BBC, STV, and Sky, as well as a range of local and national newspapers and magazines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.