Journalism (NCTJ accredited) BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Journalism (NCTJ accredited) BA (Hons)
Journalism and the media play a vital role in a democracy, and this course offers the opportunity to pursue a career that’s not only exciting, but also crucial for informing debate and discussion on a wide range of questions affecting our lives.
The NCTJ accreditation is a stepping stone for those wanting to enter a career in journalism, with this being a sought-after qualification by prospective employers.
As well as exploring the traditional principles of journalism, you will learn how to become an effective, professionally qualified, multi-platform journalist, with video and photography integrated throughout the course.
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Curriculum
The skills acquired from this degree course, as well as the NCTJ qualifications, are transferable to other career paths, with many students also progressing into roles in PR and communications.
Graduates have progressed to careers with some of the UK’s biggest media companies, including major newspaper groups, magazines, PR companies and the wider communications and digital media industries.
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First year
- Professional Healthcare Science Practice 1
- Medical Sciences
- Scientific Basis of Healthcare Science
- Physics for Clinical Measurement
- Neurosensory Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Clinical Measurement and Treatment and Work-based Learning
Second year
- Auditory Science 1
- Professional Healthcare Science Practice 2
- Adult Aural Rehabilitation
- Applied Physiological Measurement and Instrumentation
- Research Methods
- Clinical Practice Year 2
Third year
- Clinical Practice Year 3
- Professional Healthcare Science Practice 3
- Auditory Science 2
- Paediatric Audiology
- Balance Science
- Final Year Project
Program delivery
Teaching sessions include:
- Formal and interactive lectures
- Staff and student seminars
- Tutorial discussions
- Practical and clinical based workshops
- Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions
We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.