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Journalists are a vital part of our society. They work to inform, analyse and to put people, events and organisations into context. It is essential that they are curious, that they can talk to people from all walks of life, and that they have a desire to bring to light what is going on around them in a way that inspires and involves their audience.

Working in the news media has never been more exciting - it is no longer just about 'telling stories', it is about working in collaborative and open ways to get a broad range of people to participate in and engage with the news. Our Journalism degree at Leeds Trinity has two strands: practical and academic.

 

These strands are designed to
equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in the fast-paced, technology driven world of the news media.
The multi-media practical strand introduces you to the sourcing, researching and compiling of news articles and features. In the first year of study, all students receive a basic grounding in writing for print and online, television and radio before being given the opportunity to choose more specialist routes in your second and third years.

 

The academic strand of the programme gives you an insight into the historical, political and economic context of today's news environment, along with the technological and business issues which impact on the day-to-day work of journalists. You'll be encouraged to focus on developing a professional portfolio of work from the moment you begin your studies as a way of showcasing your skills to potential employers.

Throughout the programme, you have the opportunity to put your multi-media journalism skills to the test, particularly in the News Production Project at the end of the first year and in the six-week industry placement that takes place in the second year, which, in some instances, leads to students getting paid work.

Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies, such as OPTA Data, Mercury Press Agency, 19 Marketing, William Hill (broadcasting), BSkyB, Rugby Football League and Sky Sports. Modules for Journalism degrees

Unistats is the official site that allows you to search for and compare data and information on university and college courses from across the UK. The site draws together comparable information on those areas that students have identified as important in making decisions about what and where to study.

Journalism Unistats

For some of the Unistats in the box to your right, the results you’ll see are actually a combination of results from our Journalism and Sports Journalism courses.

This is because we keep our course sizes low at Leeds Trinity to create a better learning experience, which means there aren’t enough responses for Journalism alone to be represented in the Unistats data.

This lack of published data within Unistats for Journalism at Leeds Trinity doesn’t reflect the quality of the course – it just reflects the smaller, more personalised learning experience which Leeds Trinity is famed for! If you need any further information on the Unistats data, please just contact us at enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk or on 0113 283 7150.

Click on the individual modules below to find out more about the learning, teaching and assessment methods.

Typically our entry offer for this degree course is within a range of 240-280 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.

Other Requirements: GCSE grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required. An A-Level in English language or literature (or equivalent qualification) is preferred but not essential.

 

Leeds Trinity University College welcomes students with a range of qualifications including A Levels, AS Levels, BTEC Nationals, Advanced and Progressions Diplomas, NVQs, GNVQs and accredited Access Courses. We treat every applicant on his or her own merits and value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

 

Please contact us for personalised advice on 0113 2837123 or email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

 

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.

 

Most of the modules on this course are delivered through a combination of interactive workshops, practical sessions, lectures and small group tutorials/seminars .

 

On this course students undertake an extended News Production Project at the end of the first year which features a series of live news exercises and a 20-credit Personal Development and Placement module which features a six-week work placement in the spring term of Level 5, sandwiched between periods of preparation and reflection on learning.

 

At Level 6 students are offered the opportunity to undertake a choice of research-based academic modules and practical journalism projects which provide an extended opportunity for critical thinking and the enhancement of professional skills.

 

All students are offered opportunities to develop professional skills, links with employers, mentors and our alumni throughout their programme of study.  You will have the opportunity throughout the programme to engage in extra-curricular activities and volunteering related to your graduate prospects.

 

We make extensive use of Moodle, Leeds Trinity’s virtual learning environment (VLE), to support class sessions, and of e-resources to enable 24/7 access to learning materials from off-campus.

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 course include live news broadcasts and other live news production exercises, social media exercises and, in the final year, the production of a digital media portfolio tailored to a niche market of each individual student's choice.

On this course there are some assessments which are marked on a pass/fail basis
rather than graded, including shorthand and the work placement element of the Professional Development and Placement module. 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.

Students are offered the opportunity to develop their own essay titles / research project subjects in final year modules and the chance to develop their own ideas for practical journalism pieces of work throughout the course.