22May
UndergraduateCity, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course will offer those students wishing to report on domestic and international affairs the opportunity to study in greater detail the forces that have shaped the world, and for historians and students of politics to acquire extra skills to become first-rate communicators in whichever professional field they choose to enter. City’s Journalism department enjoys a first-rate reputation among professional journalists because of the high standard of graduates it produces. Successful journalists are interested in ideas. This course will give you the education in Journalism, Politics and History for professional success in a complicated world where politics is often polluted by disinformation. Location in central London, one of the world’s leading media capitals, with access to the Journalism department’s excellent facilities, and extensive industry contacts The chance to study, and report on, British and international politics and history at a time when the U.K. is redefining its relationship with the rest of the world A focus throughout on how your studies will prepare you for professional success.
Modules
This three-year degree will give you the skills you need to start a career as a professional journalist, combined with expertise in those areas of politics and history where you choose to specialize. Students have considerable choice and flexibility to choose the politics and / or history electives that most interest them. Year 1 You begin your degree with introductory modules in Journalism, Politics and History as well as two elective modules of your choosing.
- Introduction to News Writing
- Introduction to Audio and Video Journalism
- History of Journalism
- Introduction to Digital Journalism
- The Development of the Modern World
- History in the Age of Digital Information
- Introduction to Politics
- Puzzles of Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Introduction to Political and Economic Data Analysis
- Audio and Video Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Online and Social Media Journalism
- Comparative Political Economy
- Comparative Asian Politics
- Political Risk Analysis
- Violent Politics: Riots, Civil wars & State repression
- Political Psychology: Reason & Emotion in Politics
- Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century
- The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century
- Cultures of Benevolence: Philanthropy and Civil Society from 1601 to the Present
- The Making of Modern Japan
- Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean
- Year 3
- Media Law and Ethics
- Advanced Practical Journalism (Print/Online)
- Advanced Practical Journalism (Broadcast)
- Journalism Project
- History Dissertation Research and Writing Seminar
- Radicals and Reformers: Left-Wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945
- Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History
- Comparative Empires in the Modern Era
- Genocide and the Holocaust In History and Memory
- The Global Politics of Forced Migration
- Global Governance
- International Politics of the Middle East
- American Foreign Policy
- Political Change in Europe
- Global Ethics: Power and Principle in World Politics
- The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace
- Ethnicity and nationalism: Global comparisons
- Sexuality and Gender in World Politics
- Journalism Dissertation
- History Dissertation
Assessment method
The assessment weighting for year one is 0%, year two is 33% and year 3 is 67% In addition to practical journalism assignments, assessment may include essays, unseen written examinations, reading reflections, oral presentations, blogs, reflective journals, and research projects. You can do your final project or dissertation in any of the three disciplines.
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:
- P5LV
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 |
| EU | £19290 | Year 1 |
| International | £19290 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB