BA Hons Journalism and Public Relations

This degree is aimed especially at those interested in pursuing a career in the professional communications industries, including journalism. The structure of the programme allows students to focus on the core areas of journalism and PR, and to select a range of options and work placements.

The programme stresses the inter-relationship of practical and theoretical knowledge at each level. Thus, each of the separate pathways through the degree allows students the opportunity both to develop practical writing skills appropriate to their chosen area and to gain a broader understanding of the way the industry is structured in each case.

Aims of the programme

To prepare students for a range of careers in the professional communications industries, including the print media and public relations

To develop students’ writing and presentational skills in line with the requirements of the journalism and communications industries

To develop students’ knowledge of the technical, creative, and critical skills relevant to a career in journalism and/or public relations

Year 1

Introduction to Journalism

Theory and Professional PR Practice

Professional Media Practice

Media Markets

Year 2

Journalism 2

Applied Professional PR Practice

Professional Media Practice 2

One option from a range including:

* Arts and cultural journalism
* Sports Journalism
* Journalism Evolution
* Documentary Video
* Environment, Politics and the Mass Media

Year 3

The Journalism Portfolio

Delivering Professional PR Practice

Professional Media Practice 3

One option from a range including:

* The New Media Environment
* Creative Entrepreneurship
* Business Journalism
* Work Placement
* International Organisations: Politics and Policy-Making
* Major Media Project
* Contemporary Political Philosophy
* Policing
* Drugs and Drug Use in Society
* The Empire Strikes Back?

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UCAS code

PN05 G BA/JPRMkt
Part-time applicants (including HNCs) should apply direct to the university

Entry requirements

200 UCAS points (including 160 points from A-levels), plus at least 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent

Fees 2008-2009

To be announced - for information on previous fees and bursaries view our student finance pages.

Attendance

3 years Full-time; 6 years Part-time

Key Facts

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Special equipment/facilities

A new purpose-built news room, comprising computer terminals, specially-designated interview room, news conference area, and all the equipment one would expect to find in a typical newsroom.

Assessment

Examinations and coursework including practical projects, portfolios and presentations

Career options

Careers within journalism, public relations, media, research or marketing

For further information on the University of Greenwich see www.gre.ac.uk

For further details on the programme, please contact Kathy Watson (Programme Leader) tel: 020 8331 8800 or e-mail: k.watson@gre.ac.uk