Journalism
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• You will be a curious individual who question the world we live in and want to interrogate why society operates as it does • You will be taught in our purpose build journalism facilities which include radio studios, a television studio, video editing suites, Mac suites and a newsroom featuring the latest software • We offer three undergraduate journalism courses. • Data Journalism and Data Science, which will help you understand data analysis and how it is applied by journalists • Investigating Journalism and Politics enables you to examine the relationship between journalism and politics and critically explore notions of power and influence in the reporting of politics, nationally and internationally • Audience Studies offers a critical introduction to the ways in which the media engages with audiences.
Key highlights
- Purpose-built radio studios, television studio and video editing suites
- Newsroom and Mac suites equipped with the latest software
- Data journalism module covering data analysis and its use by journalists
- Critical study of journalism, politics, power and influence
- Audience Studies module on how media engages with audiences
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Data journalist
- Political reporter
- Broadcast journalist
- Investigative journalist
- Digital content editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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