JOURNALISM
BA (Hons) Journalism & Editorial
Design
This is a full-time three year course run at City of Wolverhampton College
in collaboration with Wolverhampton University. It offers those with an
interest in journalism the opportunity for in-depth study, and is one
of very few courses to equip a student with page layout design and graphics
as skills in newspaper reporting.
Entry Requirements: Offers will normally
be in the range of 260-320 points including a minimum of 240 points from
any of the following: two full 6-unit awards (A2/Advanced GCEs or VCEs)
or one full 12-unit award (Double VCE) or one full 6-unit award plus two
3-unit awards (AS levels) or successful completion of an Art and Design
Foundation course. Scottish Highers BBBB, Irish Leaving Cert 350 points,
IB 30 points, Access course. Post-16 qualifications should include English
at Grade C or above.
Course Content: Journalists of today
are expected to be multi-skilled. The content of this course includes
practical skills in news and feature writing, radio broadcast journalism,
and editorial design skills in page layout and graphics. It is also set
against a strong theoretical background giving graduates a firm understanding
of journalism law, ethics and local and national politics.
Assessment: Modular assessments and
placement assessment. Coursework.
Progression/Next Step: Following completion
of the degree, students will have the opportunity to study for the industry-recognised
NCTJ qualification at the City of Wolverhampton College. Graduates may
also go straight into industry.
Costs:
The course is full-time and held at the Paget Road Campus (City of Wolverhampton
College) and at the Wolverhampton University City Campus.
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Journalism
NCTJ
This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of
Journalists. The day release course is designed for trainee journalists
already in the newspaper industry. Students who wish to pursue a career
in journalism are encouraged to apply for the full-time course after achieving
A-levels or as post-graduates. Wolverhampton College has NCTJ accreditation
which means it has to agree to very strict guidelines to teach the complete
syllabus and undergo regular inspection visits to ensure high standards.
It is one of two colleges in the country which offers the day-release
training.
Entry Requirements:
Trainee Journalists already employed by newspapers. Post graduates and
students with at least two 'A' Levels must arrange to sit an NCTJ aptitude
test and interview.
Course Content:
The courses cover essential law for journalists including contempt of
court, defamation and reporting restrictions, local government, central
government, practical newspaper writing skills and T-Line shorthand up
to 100 words per minute. Various practical activities are also included
such as court reporting and covering stories at local councils.
The Full-time course offers work placement opportunities.
Assessment:
Assessment is based on the NCTJ preliminary examination. For a full certificate
passes must be obtained in the following:-
- Law, parts one and two
- Local Government
- Central Government
- Two practical writing
examinations
- 100 wpm shorthand
(Total of six exams plus
shorthand)
Progression/Next Step:
The NCTJ preliminary examinations are the professional qualifications
recognised by the newspaper in this country and abroad. After further
newspaper experience, a trainee with the full certificate may go on to
the final NCE National Certificate
Costs:
Costs for day-release trainees are met by newspaper publishers where the
trainees are already in employment on newspapers. There may be additional
NCTJ exam fee costs for other students.
The course is part time and held at Paget Road Campus.
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Foundation Degree - Broadcast Journalism
(In partnership with the University of Wolverhampton
)
The Foundation Degree has been designed with the
aim of equipping graduates with a broad range of technical skills and
the knowledge necessary to operate within the broadcast journalism industry.
Graduates will also be analytical and reflective individuals able to
be self-critical in their own communication practice.
Entry Requirements
You should have achieved a level 3 qualification
such as A Level or National Diploma. You will need to
be a highly motivated individual and possess a broad general knowledge
and keep up with current affairs.
Course Content
The course is available as full-time over two years and part-time over three or four years depending on how many modules you take during each academic year. The course includes practical and theory modules in professional writing and research, digital production in audio, photography and single-camera/ studio news gathering, basic web design, radio production, project management, professional practice and business planning and audio and visual literacy. There will be a period of work-related practice.
Assessment
The course will be assessed via continuous coursework
through assignments, seminar presentations and simulated and real work
commissions.
Progression/ Next Step
Successful candidates will be able to progress to
an appropriate degree in Broadcast Journalism and will also have the
necessary skills and qualification to seek work in the industry.
Costs
All applications for the Foundation Degree must be
made through the UCAS system and fees will be subject to the University's
fee structure.
For more information, please contact College
Direct 01902 836000
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