Journalism Degrees
Overview
Practical knowledge is key for a career in the media and the Journalism degrees at Southampton Solent University offer you the chance to work in a newsroom environment, to adhere to strict deadlines and to build your own industry contacts through constant work placements.
Your first year will be varied and numerous topics are covered. As you progress you will be encouraged to steer yourself towards your own personal preferences inline with your chosen future career path.
Course Features
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You’ll gain valuable transferable analytical and writing skills that are highly valued by employers.
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You’ll produce your own student newspaper.
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Work experience placements are available through the university’s links with the BBC, Sky, the Sunday Times, Vogue and Grazia.
Why study Journalism at Southampton Solent University?
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There is a guest speaker programme with top editors.
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The programmes are endorsed by the Periodical Training Council and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
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You can choose to take National Council for the Training of Journalist exams.
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The university is recognised by Skillset as a national centre of excellence in media education.
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Previous field trips have included Paris, Rome, Tokyo and New York.