Journalism

at

City, University of London

Why study Journalism?

Journalists are important in a democracy

You can make a difference – change the world!

It’s fun and interesting – every working day is different

You can develop your skills – in print, broadcast, on-line, magazine, press office, public

relations

You can specialize (sport, finance, fashion, politics, social media editor, digital publishing)

Media, journalism and digital communication are multi-billion pound industries - still

expanding

What qualities do you need?

You should be curious

and interested in news

You should be

determined – don’t

take no for an answer

You should have good

communication skills

You should be keen to

find out more

You should be out-

going and confident

(enough!)

You should enjoy

writing and develop a

style

Journalism at City

City: Number 1

for in London

for student

satisfaction for

2 years running

(Complete

University

Guide)

94% students

said staff were

enthusiastic

about what they

are teaching

BA Journalism:

95% of

Graduates in a

professional or

managerial role

after 6 months

Why choose City?

Emphasis

on practical

skills and

experience

In the

centre of

the

journalism

world

Year out –

develop

skills and

confidence

‘Helping

hand’ and

internships

from alumni

State of the

art journalism

facilities -

£12m

renovation

World class

speakers

including

BBC

journalists …

£750K

upgrade of

TV and

radio

studios

Research-

active

tutors

renowned

in their field

Excellent

studio-tutor

ratio

Tutors all

experienced

professional

journalists

Largest

students

sports facility

in Central

London

… and

reporters, as

well as editors

and

correspondents

Year 1 Syllabus Overview

Introduction to writing and reporting

Audio and Visual Journalism A Foreign Language

Digital Journalism History of Journalism

British Media Politics and Current Affairs

Year 2 Syllabus Overview

Audio and Video Journalism

Writing and reportage

Online and social media

Journalism

Power without responsibility Elective

Journalism employability and

enterprise skills

Elective

Year 2 Elective Modules (example)

Political scandals Data journalism

Shorthand Reporting conflict

Language Sports journalism

Visual Journalism Humanitarian reporting

Year abroad at partner university (optional)

Hong Kong Baptist University

Danish School of Journalism

Sciences-Po, Paris

UTS Sydney

Monash University, Melbourne

Ryerson Uni, Toronto

University of North Carolina

Northeastern University, Boston

Year 3 Syllabus Overview

Advanced practice journalism (print/online)

Media law and ethics Elective

Project Elective

Advanced practice journalism (broadcast)

Dissertation

Year 3 Elective Modules

Reporting science and the

environment

Reporting business and

finance

Advanced Photojournalism Art and Culture Journalism

Sociology/Politics modules Politics and Current Affairs

International news Fashion/Lifestyle Journalism

Emphasis on practical skills

Finding and covering stories from Day 1

News Days – web, video and radio

News workshops – producing text, pictures, video and audio for hyper-local website

http://stjohnstreet.co.uk

Work for student media ‘City Online/ OnScreen/ OnAir’

Placements and internships throughout the course

Build and develop own website and blog

Develop professional portfolio

Student Life - Social

Student Societies – Fresher’s Fair

Debating, mountaineering, fencing, course societies

Drama, Basketball, Rugby, American Football and many more

Student Union

Help and Support

Careers: Support with CV’s, applications, study skills (workshops in exam

revision, note taking, essay writing)

Student centre: finance, accommodation, international support

Health service – disability, dyslexia, nurse on site daily

Counselling

CityBuddy Scheme

Alumni

“City's practical approach to teaching journalism

meant I started my first job as a trainee on a local

paper with the tools I needed to nose out and craft

a good news story”

Kirsty Whalley

Entry requirements

Aim as high as you can: typically ABB or higher

All potential candidates will be invited to a Selection Day

Get an online presence, write, BLOG, Read newspapers, listen to news reports on TV and

radio

Do work experience on a radio station or TV company, website, start your own blog,

contact local media

Write for your student paper or magazine

Read books by journalists, foreign correspondents, get a journalist hero

View and read news critically – how does it work?

Personal Statementhttp://university.which.co.uk/advice/personal-statements/personal-statement-advice-media-studies-and-journalism-students

Journalism personal statements need to set out why you want to study it and how your knowledge and

experience supports this

Demonstrate creative writing ability, a good presentational style, accurate spelling, correct grammar and

a sound grasp of English

Read quality broadsheet newspapers and follow major developing news stories. Show you're aware of

current affairs

Maybe explain what you noticed about how the reporting of a topical event differed depending on which

publication you were reading and the impact this may have had on shaping public perception

Show you understand the power the media has and the importance of reporting facts clearly and

concisely

Show that you can express your own opinions and thoughts and know how to tell stories to different

audiences

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