Broadcast Journalism

Description

In your first year you start by using radio equipment, learning to edit and presenting in the studio. You will then broaden your skills into TV production work.

In your second year you will become an expert in script-writing and production for broadcast news. Students produce hourly bulletins for our on-campus radio station,107 Spark FM, as well as updating online stories and producing a weekly TV news programme.

In your final year you can broadcast your own shows, either specialising in TV, radio or online, or taking a multi-platform approach. You will also undertake a placement to extend your professional experience.

Throughout the course you will develop general journalism skills such as researching, writing, news reading and interviewing.

Facilities at our Media Centre are excellent and 95% of our journalism students say they have been able to access specialised equipment when they need to, according to the National Student Survey.

Right from the start, you’ll notice Sunderland’s supportive atmosphere. It’s easy to get advice from tutors and there are daily ‘drop in’ sessions staffed by a rota of professional journalists.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 8500 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

You will have the chance to learn shorthand with three hours a week of free tuition on top of your normal classes. We expect students to reach speeds of at least 100 words per minute.

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Introduction to Radio Reporting (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Video Journalism (20 Credits)
• Writing and Research for Journalism and PR (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Broadcast Practice (20 Credits)
• Critical Issues in Journalism & PR (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Broadcast Journalism A (20 Credits)
• Broadcast Journalism B (20 Credits)
• Media Law (20 Credits)
• Essential Public Affairs Reporting (10 Credits)
• Journalism & PR Studies (20 Credits)
• Journalism Placement 1 (10 Credits)
• SHORTHAND

Final Year (national level 6)

• On-air News and Current Affairs Journalism (20 Credits)
• Broadcast Business and Practice (20 Credits)
• Media Ethics (20 Credits)
• Broadcast Journalism Practical Project(40 Credits)
• SHORTHAND

A further 20 Credits is required each year, to be made up from optional modules such as:

• Broadcast Sports Journalism
• Media Production - Radio, TV and Video
• Media Photography
• Arts and Entertainment Journalism
• Social Media Practice
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Film Studies
• Foreign Languages

Part-time study

If you study this course on a part-time basis you will typically complete 40-80 credits in a year, rather than the 120 credits of full-time students. All modules are taught during the day time and you will be studying alongside full-time students.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x ACVE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications:

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Course: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.