BA (Honours) in Journalism and English Language in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

University of Essex | Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Mastering clear communication is essential for crafting your unique journalistic voice. This program provides comprehensive English language training while broadening your multimedia expertise. In today's digital era, with unprecedented news consumption, a crucial skill for aspiring journalists is identifying and presenting compelling, impactful stories.
You'll examine English language evolution across diverse subjects ranging from sociolinguistics to grammatical structures. These studies integrate with hands-on journalism training, where you'll hone abilities across multiple media platforms including radio, television, and digital formats, while gaining global journalism insights. The curriculum offers customizable options to focus on your preferred specializations, covering areas such as: Practical Journalism
Media Production Methods, English Grammar, Global News Reporting
In your final year, you'll synthesize course components through a capstone multimedia project connected to your English language studies.

English language studies enable deeper comprehension of linguistic systems and construction. You'll refine research and technical skills through linguistic data collection and analysis, while polishing your communicative approach. Combined with practical journalism training, this prepares graduates for diverse professional opportunities.
You'll assemble an extensive portfolio of published work and produce an in-depth multimedia project related to English language in your final year, demonstrating your multifaceted skills to prospective employers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A-levels: ABB, including one essay based subject BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided. IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Higher Level essay based subject grade 5. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided. IELTS - 6.0 overall TOEFL IBT - 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Tuition GBP 19,500

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