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Journalism and Screenwriting BA (Hons)

University of Worcester

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UCAS CODE: 50P6

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Overview

Journalism is vocationally focused and aims to support you to acquire the knowledge and skills that will equip you to work in today's multi-platform media environment. You are taught by experienced, trained and still practising journalists in state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities (including new radio studios linked to a newsroom and newly refurbished TV studios). There are opportunities for work placements with local media organisations (including the BBC) and a host of guest lectures by high-profile visitors to the course. You are able to tailor your studies to focus on particular aspects of journalism (from sports journalism to political journalism) or to branch out into wider areas of media and communications. Your learning is hands-on, with an emphasis on supporting you to seek journalism and communications roles once you have graduated.Screenwriting nurtures your love of story and aims to develop your skills as a writer and media practitioner for the 21st century. It provides creative, challenging approaches to writing for the screen and performance - from initial conception to production. You are taught by lecturers with both academic and professional, industry backgrounds who are well placed to offer you expert advice and to support your development of original writing. The course provides you with many opportunities to network with industry contacts, supporting your developing understanding of how your writing skills are transferable to employment within the media industries.


Key Features

- Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising professionals and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest lecturers from within the industry- High academic standards with an emphasis on critical evaluation, research skills and reflective practice- The Screenwriting aspect of the course reflects the requirements of training and skills organisations for the creative industries such as Creative Skillset- State-of-the-art facilities, including our new broadcasting suite- Excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC


Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days


Why the University of Worcester?

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.


Recent University of Worcester achievements

1. The University of Worcester has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings every year since its inception in 2019. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings and currently holds the number one spot (2023).2. Worcester rose to become the number one English university (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, further study, or both, three and five years after graduation in the 2022 Government-published Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey, having been in the top 10 in 2020 and 2021. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

16,200per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 104

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University information

University of Worcester

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    59th out of 95 11

    47th out of 56 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    117 57%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    79th

    56
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.09 82%

    18th

    27
  • Entry standards

    / Max 170
    107 50%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    41st

    40
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 80%

    32nd

    6

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