Study location	United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	P500

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Evidence of interest and some relevant experience in Journalism will be required. All applicants will be required to attend a workshop, which will include an admissions test.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. port.ac.uk/..alism-with-english-literature

Overview

If want to learn the skills you need for a career in journalism while exploring classic and contemporary works of literature, this BA (Hons) Journalism with English Literature degree course is a great choice.

From learning how to webcast, layout magazine spreads and create video reports to the important skills of uncovering and writing breaking stories to deadline, you’ll learn how to make the most of everything today’s 24-hour rolling news culture throws at you.

You’ll also develop your critical and analytical skills as you study contemporary and classical works of literature in the city where Charles Dickens was born.

You’ll graduate with the professional skills you need for a job in journalism. The critical thinking, reading and analytical abilities you’ll develop will also set you up for postgraduate study or roles in areas like teaching and politics.

Career opportunities

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

Previous students have gone on to work in:

advertising
education
publishing
technical writing
national, regional and local newspapers
magazines
radio and television stations
online publications
public relations
corporate communications and marketing
digital marketing and social media

Roles they’ve gone on to include:

trainee reporter
social media editor
campaign assistant
public relations account executive
digital marketing executive
sports reporter