22Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course Overview Our International Journalism Foundation Entry Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists. Why study with us
- BA (Hons) International Journalism provides a practical training in radio, TV and online journalism on industry standard equipment and software that prepares you to walk into a job in any newsroom.
- You’ll be encouraged to study part of your course abroad. There is a wide range of exchange programmes available, to dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.
- Journalism is taught in the newsroom more often than the classroom. You get realistic industry experience in our state-of-the-art facilities and on optional work placements.
- Working journalists bring up-to-the-minute expertise as guest lecturers. These contacts help you prepare for the latest challenges and to find work placements and jobs.
- Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
- Secure work placements in the UK and overseas. You can do all or part of Year 2 in another country – there’s a wide range of exchange programmes available, to dozens of countries.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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:
- J634
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - P
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE