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Journalism and Publishing - BA (Hons)

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Become a journalist for the twenty-first century and tell the stories that matter with our publishing and journalism degree.

- Develop a stunning portfolio of digital journalistic writing from environmental campaigning to lifestyle features.- Gain high-quality work experience with major media companies and student magazine Milk.- Build skills for a career in the creative sector, including digital marketing, audience analysis and compelling copywriting.This is an exciting time to be a journalist. With digital storytelling at the heart of contemporary reporting, stories are now told across a range of platforms and the industry is being transformed to meet the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.We aim to develop a new generation of highly-skilled, pro-active and agile creatives with a nose for a story. You’ll understand the power of image and video content. You’ll develop a range of research approaches to give your work originality and depth. You’ll have opportunities to work on journalistic briefs and digital social campaigns for a wide range of organisations, as well as live reporting at events such as TEDx and the Historical Writers’ Association Awards. You’ll enjoy our unique campus, surrounded by wildlife and a beautiful 18th-century landscape, perfect for social media nature stories or collaborations with our wildlife conservation students to share environmental stories.This flexible journalism course is designed to let you focus on your interests and passions across a range of areas including fashion, environment, science, entertainment, sports and politics. You’ll play to your strengths, whether in news and investigative features, consumer and independent magazines, or creative campaigns across social platforms.With industry-standard facilities and specialist workshops in print, digital and live content, we aim to ensure that you graduate as an expert in publishing software and digital production techniques, along with a strategic approach to creative content development.You'll also get specialist journalistic insights through the CORQ Brand Briefings, access to key industry resources such as Nielsen Bookscan sales data, the BookMachine online industry community and Society of Young Publishers South West events, some of which are hosted at the University.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,585per year

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University information

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

Experience a new culture in the vibrant and beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, also rated as one of the safest student cities (Complete University Guide).
Join the International Students' Network to meet students from across the globe and share different customs, values and experiences that are important to you.
Support with English language and English for academic purposes (EAP) is available for all international students whose first language is not English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    34th out of 92 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    117 59%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    60th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    42nd

    1

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