Course summary
This National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accredited course reflects the digital technologies which are central to succeed in today’s magazine industry. You’ll be taught how to produce news, features and stories for online, print and social media. You will have the opportunity to produce a magazine yourself in our award-winning Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism. The course is dedicated to offering specialist training to equip students with the well-rounded skills which are needed for this industry. You’ll learn how to write news, features, blogs and content for social media and create pieces of work for analysis. Alongside this you’ll learn media law, public administration and journalism ethics and you’ll also get the opportunity to develop your shorthand skills to the NCTJ standard. You'll develop an all-round understanding of the wider publishing business, and get to grips with mobile journalism in order to compete in an increasingly digital market. There will be ongoing opportunities to develop features with local publications such as the Nottingham Post as well as three weeks of placements in any relevant organisation you choose, helping you to launch your career as a journalism professional.
Modules
See our website for a full list of modules available.
Assessment method
Assessment is by a mixture of portfolio work, projects, essays, and exams.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The National Council for the Training of Journalists
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree (minimum 2.1) and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism. Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered. Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening. All journalism applicants will be asked to submit a written piece as part of their application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3100 | Year 1 |
| EU | £5600 | Year 1 |
| International | £5600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there’s no need to feel anxious and confused about it. Please take a look at our website for information about sourcing grants, bursaries and scholarships, and much more.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ