20Apr
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Course summary
If you are looking to combine a contemporary, cutting-edge understanding of media and culture, while at the same time gaining valuable career skills in news media production and reporting as part of an NCTJ accredited Journalism programme, then Kent’s Joint Honours Degree in Cultural Studies, Media and Journalism is for you. Overview Our degree is innovative in recognising how media cultures, industries and digital innovations play a huge role in shaping the world in which we live. It offers an excellent theoretical understanding of cultural, media and information products, practices, industries, audiences and institutions in national and global contexts, as well a rigorous training in practical research and creative skills in news media production, analysis and reporting to prepare you for a career in journalism and the creative/culture industries. Teaching on this course is split across both Canterbury and Medway campuses, with Stage 2 based in Medway. Reasons to study a Cultural Studies, Media and Journalism degree at Kent
- Study and work with world-leading experts in media, cultural and journalism on an interdisciplinary course giving a global perspective.
- Ranked 2nd for research quality in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2023.
- Gain a National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accredited diploma as part of your overall degree programme.
- Taught in the award-winning Centre for Journalism and home to KMTV, with state-of-the-art facilities by working professionals and specialist academics in print, digital, radio and television journalism.
- Meet renowned journalists at our masterclasses and seminars at the Centre for Journalism. Visitors have included: Amol Rajan, Reeta Chakrabarti, Fi Glover, Jon Snow, Mark Thompson, John Humphrys, Faisal Islam and Rosa Furneaux
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- V9P5
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
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 | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077