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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism

Southampton Solent University

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 13,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 9,650 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism

Program Overview

YouTube or Instagram? Vice or Vox? BBC or Sky? Top Gear or a documentary? The Guardian or The Daily Mail? Cosmo or FourFourTwo? That’s the world of journalism today: diverse, multimedia and international. And as a Solent journalist, you will have opportunities to explore not just the traditional fields of news, magazines and broadcast but also online platforms, documentary, communications, PR and more.

BA (Hons) Journalism scored 94% overall student satisfaction and ranked number 2 in the UK for NSS 2020.
The range of career options ahead of you is huge. And our journalism graduates can be found in almost every sector of journalism and communications – at the BBC, Sky and other internationally renowned media companies; in digital start-ups, in magazines, PR, politics and corporate comms and marketing.
Our journalism students graduate with great analytical and multimedia skills, and a strong grasp of journalistic ethics – plus the professional confidence that will let you jump straight into a graduate job. Intensely career-focused, the course will fast-track your ambition in journalism or any part of the fast-changing media landscape.
Real-world experience is vital for your career, so the degree offers work placements and portfolio-building. Plus regular production ‘news days’, where live output including location shooting with mobile phones combines with traditional news production for a digital platform. Our studios, technology and software are state-of-the-art, and among the best in the country.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals and academics who’ll help you find your voice, as a writer, director, producer or presenter. Guest lectures from top industry professionals will help you make contacts and get real-life understanding of the job you want to do.
At Solent you don’t just study journalism, you do it. On top of our modern facilities, we keep up with the latest changes in the media. Our reputation and track record in producing industry-ready graduates speak for themselves.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southampton Solent University

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 19 - With no score less than

Minimum level of Education Required:- To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Alternative entry is available through our Foundation Year in Journalism, Advertising and Marketing..

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

YOUR FUTURE
Our graduates become reporters, writers, editors and media producers of all kinds; and the skills you will develop are also ideal for a wide range of other careers in everything from corporate PR to teaching to advocacy.
Suitable roles for graduates include:

Online and newspaper news reporting
TV and radio reporting
Online video
Specialist reporting (fashion, sport, motoring, arts…)
Writing, editing and publishing
Feature writing
TV and radio documentary
PR and marketing
Corporate communications
Press officer (police, government departments etc.)
Political advocacy, pressure groups
Research
Teaching

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.