BA (Hons) Journalism with Photography

Duration: Three years full time

Requirements:

Applicants must have a minimum of grades CCC at A-level, MMM at BTEC, or Access 23-45 Level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction. GCSE English Language at grade C or 4 or above is also required.

UCAS code: JPT1

Fees UK students: £9,250 per annum

Fees for International students: £12,000 per annum

Places available for September - Register your interest and we'll call you to chat about clearing and your options at Marjon.
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Course Overview

Reporting the news accurately and with a passion for the truth is essential in turbulent political times. On this course you'll work with the other Journalism students, learning all the relevant skills of modern journalism, but with a distinct focus on photography. Within modern media, editors are aware that the right picture sells a story and are looking for people with the right skillset to capture this. You will also develop powerful writing, editing, film-making and people skills, which will mean you are in demand.

Why this course at Marjon?

• Dynamic community based photography projects
• Great 24/7 facilities and free access to kit
• Current journalists and experienced academics teaching you
• Industry links providing work and classroom experience
• Practical and hands-on delivery where you learn through doing
• Small teams where staff can really help your work develop

Perfect if you're curious about:

• What impact can photography and storytelling have on communities?
• How can I tell important stories through photography?
• How is journalism changing to adapt to the digital age?
• What do you want to tell the world?
• What can you see that no one else has spotted?
• How do I create breaking news stories?

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Course Snapshot

Sarah McAdam - Course Leader

"In first year you will learn about the fundamentals of journalism and working in the media. You will learn the technical skills to capture great photos and look at how good photos make good stories. In second year you will learn advanced camera techniques with a focus on documentary photography and digital storytelling. In third year you will learn about photography in marketing, magazine production and take on a dissertation project."