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Course summary
Why study this course? Our Journalism, Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is ideal if you’re interested in studying how to become a journalist, as well as make and write about film and television, but don’t meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard degree. This four-year course has a built-in foundation year, designed to equip you with fundamental skills to allow you to study at undergraduate level. More about this course This degree combines the fields of journalism, television and film to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of media practices and theory. The programme will open many doors in both industries and improve your chances of gaining employment in the specialist area of film and television journalism. The foundation year will equip you with study skills to review media, write essays and media copy, conduct research and critically analyse sources. You’ll also learn about fundamental practices in communications, film, television and broadcast media. You’ll share the foundation year with students from other specialisms on a foundation year degree. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about other disciplines and meet students outside of your course. Throughout your degree we will support you to succeed academically and make sure you settle into university life. You’ll benefit from one-to-one sessions with your tutor, where you’ll be able to discuss your work and progress. There will also be opportunities to polish other skills, such as essay writing or critical analysis, via workshops offered by the University. After the foundation year you’ll join students enrolled on our Journalism, Film and Television Studies BA (Hons). You’ll study the same modules as these students and upon graduation you’ll receive the same award. If you decide that you’d like to specialise in a different discipline after the foundation year, there will be some flexibility to allow you to do this.
Modules
For the latest module details please see the university website. Examples of modules on this course include: Foundation Year: Introduction: Film, TV and Broadcast Media (core); Introduction: Digital Media (core); Introduction: Journalism and Writing for Media (core); Introduction: Media and Communications (core); Year 1: Approaches to Film and Television (core); Journalism: History and Ideas (core); Moving Image and Sound Practice (core); Practical Journalism (core); Year two: Film and Television Practice (core); Media Law and Ethics; Public Administration (core); Advanced Reporting (alternative core); Journalism Work Placement (alternative core); Newsroom Production (alternative core); Work Related Learning for Media 1 (alternative core); Contemporary Television Studies (optional); Documentary Photography (optional); Film and TV Industry Roles (optional); Scripting Performance for Screen (optional); Stardom and Performance (optional); Year three: Creating Packages (core); Journalism Project (alternative core); Project (Film and Television Studies) (alternative core); Arts Journalism (optional); Broadcast Journalism (optional); Campaigning Journalism (optional); Documentary Filmmaking (optional); Fashion Writing and Reporting (optional); Film Reception and Interpretation (optional); Screening America in Hollywood Film (optional); The French New Wave (optional); British and European Cinema (optional); Film and TV Industry Careers (optional)
Assessment method
Your academic ability and knowledge will be assessed via written coursework, practical group work and in-class exams. You’ll also have the choice of submitting a final year dissertation or project, based on your strengths and topics you’d like to explore.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/undergraduate/
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £17600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB