BA (Hons) Journalism (Politics)
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Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in politics? Or want to present to camera as a broadcast journalist. Or you are an experienced blogger or vlogger. If so, a journalism degree at Brunel might be a good match for you.Brunel’s BA Journalism (Politics) degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practicing journalists. You will graduate with politics in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that your degree has dual specialism.In the journalism modules, you will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. You will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hand-on you will feel like you are building real skills for your future.There is a strong emphasis on digital technology in the practical modules and you will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.You will develop an academically robust and critical understanding of political environments in which journalism operates and interacts, the ability to write incisively on these as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.
Perhaps you enjoy writing and have a keen interest in politics? Or want to present to camera as a broadcast journalist. Or you are an experienced blogger or vlogger. If so, a journalism degree at Brunel might be a good match for you.Brunel’s BA Journalism (Politics) degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practicing journalists. You will graduate with politics in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that your degree has dual specialism.In the journalism modules, you will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. You will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hand-on you will feel like you are building real skills for your future.There is a strong emphasis on digital technology in the practical modules and you will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.You will develop an academically robust and critical understanding of political environments in which journalism operates and interacts, the ability to write incisively on these as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.
