English and Journalism*
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BA Joint Honours
| UCAS Code: | Q3P5 | Course Length: | 3 years |
| Year of Entry: | 2013 | Course Mode: | Full time |
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About English and Journalism Degrees
Typically our entry offer for this degree course is within a range of 220-260 UCAS tariff points. We welcome students with a range of qualifications and treat every applicant on his or her own merit; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.
See entry requirements and how to apply for more information on the application process and entry requirements.
Other Requirements
GCSE Grade C or above in English (or equivalent qualification) is preferred.
Benefits of English and Journalism Degrees
- You'll be taught by experts who are actively researching in each field An interdisciplinary approach that will develop a wide range of transferable skills applicable to many careers You'll learn to think critically and debate ultimate questions
Graduate Destinations
Graduates are able to go into teaching careers, social work (with further training), counselling, broadcasting, legal services, management and local government. Students may also progress into postgraduate study.
Unistats
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Modules for English and Journalism degrees
Click on the individual modules below to find out more about the learning, teaching and assessment methods.
Level 4
- Words On the Page
- Language in Theory/Context
- Writing Practices I: Introduction to Genre
- Journalism in Society
- Practical Journalism 1: News Writing
Level 5 - You will study a selection of the following:
- Literary Period: the Middle Ages
- Literary Period: the Renaissance
- Writing Practices II: Innocence & Experience
- The Child and the Book
- Magical Realism in World Fiction
- Introduction to Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture and Society
- Journalism in Context
- Practical Journalism 2: Specialist Reporting
- History for Journalists
- Practical Journalistic Styles
- PR in Practice
Level 6 - You will study a selection of the following:
- Renaissance Literature: Poetry, Politics and Performance
- Literary Period: 19th Century Literature
- Literary Period: Classicism and Romanticism
- Literary Period: 20th Century Literature
- The Continuing Middle Ages
- The Renaissance II: Love, Body and Soul
- Nineteenth Century Literature II: two 19th Century Writers
- Twentieth-Century Literature II: Two Twentieth Century Writers
- English Research Report
- Writing Practices 3: Experiments in Genre
- Postmodern Fiction
- History and Media: Reporting Crisis
- Gardens, Streets & Playgrounds
- Journalism Research Project
- Practical Journalism 3
- Digital Media Portfolio
- Magazine Journalism
- Political Communication
- PR Management
- Reporting Conflict
Prerequisites
Typically our entry offer for this degree course is within a range of 200-240 UCAS tariff points. We welcome students with a range of qualifications and treat every applicant on his or her own merit; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.
See entry requirements and how to apply for more information on the application process and entry requirements.
Other Requirements
GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.
Learning and Teaching Methods
At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and a personal approach to helping students achieve their academic and professional potential. We have a strong tradition of supporting student employability, with relevant skills embedded in the curriculum and work placements included in all our undergraduate programmes. Our full Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy can be accessed here.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods is used, matched to the learning outcomes for the course, to enable students to demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that they have acquired.
Assessments tailored to this programme include presentations, portfolios and book reviews, as well as essays and exams.
On this course there are some assessments which are marked on a pass/fail basis rather than graded. Please note that these assessments are excluded from the calculations made to produce the figures published in the Key Information Set (KIS) for this course.