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Journalism and Media at Kingston University - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Kingston University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Kingston is ranked No.3 in London for Journalism and Publishing (The Guardian University Guide League Tables 2023).
  • Kingston University’s media facilities include industry-standard software, two dedicated newsrooms and a broadcast media suite.
  • You’ll gain invaluable experience through a journalistic work placement. This experience, alongside your portfolio, will enhance your employability in the communications sector.
  • Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
About this course Are you considering a career in journalism or media? This practical course will give you an excellent start, preparing you for the changes and challenges you’ll meet along the way. You’ll gain the skills to communicate effectively across diverse media and markets. You’ll research, design and produce a range of media products, developing skills in project management and team-working. Live projects include creating and producing the campus newspaper and news website, The River. Through practical modules, you’ll develop your writing, editing and production skills. You’ll also acquire an understanding of the legal and ethical implications that may apply to your work. Future Skills Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. Career opportunities The digital world offers exciting opportunities. You’ll graduate well-prepared for a career in journalism and media. Our graduates work in organisations such as the Guardian Media Group, the BBC, Channel 4, Express Group and Haymarket Media Group.

Modules

Example modules – Magazine Journalism – Broadcast Journalism – Digital Skills for Journalists To view the full list of modules, please visit the University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios and dissertation).

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PP53
Institution code:
K84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/journalism-and-media/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

English language requirements

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/journalism-and-media/entry-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
68%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Journalism and Media at Kingston University - UCAS