Journalism and Media 2017/18 Undergraduate Guide by University of Huddersfield

Journalism and Media Undergraduate study 2017/18

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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.

Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.

A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.

Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.

Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards

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Welcome to Journalism and Media The fast-changing world of media is a popular choice, and our growing Journalism and Media department at the University of Huddersfield reflects this. You’ll study in a purpose-built building with facilities including an HD TV studio, the latest professional video cameras, 30 iPod Touches for mobile video work and 60 AVID video editing suites. There are also five digital radio studios and industrystandard software for newsgathering and magazine design. Our strong links with employers help you gain real-world experience by working on practical projects in the final year of your course.

Alumni have gone on to a wide range of successful media careers, ranging from the BBC, ITV and Sky to the Daily Mirror, Capital Radio and Liverpool FC, plus a range of magazines, PR companies and social media agencies. Our tutors are drawn from both professional and academic backgrounds, and are there to inspire and support you as you learn about this exciting area and work towards your dream job. Alistair Billam Subject Leader

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The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy *

Studying Journalism and Media is a pathway to an exciting career. From war correspondents filing TV reports from the front lines to sports reporters rushing out copy as soon as the final whistle blows, there’s a lot to be inspired by. Whether you want to write for your local paper, become a broadcaster or use social media to be the next rising star in online journalism, we’ve got the tools and expertise to help you.

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Graduates employed**

Developing your skills is one thing, but there’s no substitute for putting them into practice in the real world. Here at Huddersfield we help you stand out from the crowd and make valuable contacts by offering you the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience. Our students use industry-standard equipment and software including an HD TV studio, the latest professional

video cameras, 30 iPod Touches for mobile video work and 60 AVID video editing suites. There are also five digital radio studios and industry-standard software for newsgathering and magazine design. We’re excited about the always-changing world of social media. Our courses will show you how to use key online platforms in a professional way, as well as giving you the chance to innovate at the cutting edge where journalism meets technology. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC Breakfast, Sky News, ITV Yorkshire, Daily Mirror, Press Association, Capital Radio and Liverpool FC in areas such as journalism, broadcasting and social media.

Our industry-standard equipment includes an HD TV studio and five digital radio studios * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching. ** Percentage of students from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: P501 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey) For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)

Our impressive Broadcast Journalism equipment includes TV and radio studios, professional cameras and software, plus iPod Touches for mobile reporting. But it’s not just for show. This course lets you get hands on from the start of the first year.

surround the various genres of broadcasting, as well as politics, media law and ethics.

A work placement in your final year will involve spending a minimum of three weeks – sometimes more – working with an external media company. This could be a TV channel or This course has been developed radio station, and will allow you to get stories broadcast in in close consultation with the a professional context while industry, and allows you to still studying. learn all aspects of TV, radio and online journalism covering Previous students have gone everything from writing on TV placements with the basic scripts to directing TV BBC, ITV, Made in Leeds, That’s documentaries and presenting Manchester and Kirklees Local your own radio shows. TV. Students more interested in radio have spent time with We’re on top of the stations including BBC Radio 4, ever-changing trends in Pulse and Radio Aire. the media, so you’re taught the skills of cross-platform Your studies will culminate in journalistic disciplines – full digital journalism days, from using social media producing news content to and contributing to blogs to real-world deadlines across managing a digital newsroom. TV, radio and online. You will also research and write You’ll also benefit from taking a dissertation based on a more academic look at the media itself, and learning about engagement with the part of the media industry you find different aspects of its role most interesting. in our society. This includes studying the issues that

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), which means it meets the educational requirements for multiplatform journalism training.

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: P500 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Journalism BA(Hons)

This course develops the skills and knowledge vital to a career in journalism in the digital age. You’ll learn all aspects of reporting, from researching stories and carrying out interviews, to writing articles for newspapers and online. You’ll also be making radio pieces, filming video reports, designing magazines, writing blogs and using a variety of social media tools. Something that makes Huddersfield stand out is the focus we put on public relations. You’ll study the relationship between journalism and PR, and learn about how to become a successful PR practitioner. It’s a rewarding career many of our Journalism alumni have gone on to enjoy. Experienced professionals at the forefront of their fields will teach you the practical skills of journalism and PR, as we get you out of the classroom and into the real world from day one.

Putting your skills into context are modules looking at the fascinating history and politics of the press, plus ethics and media law. You’ll also meet a wide range of guest tutors and speakers, giving you the chance to network with experts in the industry. A final year placement will involve working with an external client. This could be a few weeks with a newspaper, magazine or broadcaster, or one day a week over several months in the busy PR office of a company, charity or public sector organisation. Previous placement providers have ranged from the Huddersfield Examiner and Barnsley Chronicle, to corporate clients seeking professional video work, as well as agencies working in the fast-developing field of social media.

Sophie Cain, Journalism BA(Hons), placement with Excelle Magazine, Wetherby I did everything from writing fashion articles to event listings. I got to see all aspects of the process of making a magazine, not just the standard feature writing I learnt in classes. The placement opened my eyes to the idea of working on a magazine in the future and it helped improve not only my writing, but also my confidence.

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Media and Popular Culture BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: P300 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

This course is designed for students fascinated by the rich array of media forms and practices that make up so much of our culture. It offers the opportunity to explore a range of media texts, from film and TV, gaming and digital media, music and advertising, and to understand their significance in the context of cultural and media history. We will offer you help to map a range of political and sociological concepts and debates. This allows us to examine issues such as fandom and subcultures, identity politics, gender, sexuality and ethnicity, and questions posed by our consumption of diverse media texts. You can look at everything from Hollywood genre films and online roleplaying, to

journalism and TV comedy. Film studies is a key thread of the course, running in all three years. We’ll guide you through some of history’s most essential movies, before moving to international cinema and an analysis of the central themes and theories of contemporary film. There’s also the opportunity to combine your theoretical studies with practical work. Options include modules in documentary film‑making, radio production and journalistic writing. Your final year includes a work placement with an external client, and you’ll also research and write a dissertation on an aspect of your studies you find most fascinating.

Gina Robson, Music Journalism BA(Hons), placements at Viking FM, KCFM, Heart FM and Capital FM My placements gave me the opportunity to conduct and edit interviews, write news stories for the web and learn how to use software to a high standard. Working at various radio stations gave me so much industry knowledge, learning how different radio stations work, making professional contacts and travelling around the UK. It boosted my confidence and my CV.

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: P502 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Music Journalism BA(Hons)

Commentary about music is crowded with attitude, loaded with loyalties and weighed down with prejudice. Anyone can tweet or blog their opinion, simply adding to the noise. So how do serious observations based on genuine musical knowledge cut through the commotion? This course aims to provide you with a practical grounding and training in the styles and techniques of music journalism, from writing for the printed page to online articles, radio and video journalism and using a variety of social media platforms. You’ll study the development of music genres, the music business and the controversies surrounding contemporary music, along with vital training in media law and ethics.

You’ll be taught by experienced professionals at the forefront of their fields including writers, broadcasters, academics and researchers – staff who work for national newspapers and magazines. Our final year work-based learning module allows you to engage on a practical level with the music industry. Past students have done placements with magazines such as the NME, gone to the BBC and independent radio stations, and organised charity music events at local venues. You’ll also research and write a dissertation on an aspect of the media industry most interesting to you, while option modules range from investigative reporting to looking at the latest innovations in journalism.

Jessica Sansome, Music Journalism BA(Hons), placement at FEAST magazine Working for a magazine publishing company as a journalist was massively important and beneficial as I gained hands on work experience in a real-life environment where my work would actually be professionally published. It gave me an inside look at the industry but also helped me to gain confidence in my journalistic writing ability.

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Sports Journalism BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: P503 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year

Sport plays a huge role in the modern media, and this course will help you swap your sofa for the press box.

Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

If you’ve got a keen interest in sport and you’re able to talk about it, you could be an ideal candidate to cover its highs and lows across print, broadcast, online and social media. This course will introduce you to everything from writing a basic match report to presenting your own TV sports show. Experienced sports journalists will teach you how to write quality copy against a tight deadline and the skills you’ll need to plan and produce TV and radio programmes, as well as how to stand out on social media platforms. You’ll also study the history of sport and current controversial issues, along with vital skills in ethics and media law.

Final year placements give you the chance to put your skills into practice, usually at a media company or in the busy press office of a professional football or rugby league side. Previous placement providers have included ITV, a range of newspapers and magazines, and clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United and Huddersfield Giants. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC Sport, ITV, BT Sport and talkSPORT, as well as leading football clubs including Liverpool, Derby and Blackpool.

Aaron Flanagan, graduated Sports Journalism BA(Hons) 2013, now Sports Journalist at Daily Mirror The University provided me with opportunities and skills to fit seemingly effortlessly into the industry so early on in my career. Immediately after graduating, I was writing freelance for the Manchester Evening News and national and international magazines and within 12 months I was offered a full-time contract to write for the Mirror.

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: PW43 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts DMM at BTEC preferably in a Drama or English subject 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A Level in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts Additional criteria: Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview. You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.

* Percentage of graduates from these subject areas who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey) For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Film Studies and Drama BA(Hons)

This course offers you the opportunity to combine two highly compatible subject areas, Film Studies and Drama, with equal emphasis on each.

music and performance in the production of film. There’s also a chance to put theory into practice in our documentary film-making module.

The course allows you to choose from a range of core and option modules which provide a rigorous and varied foundation from which to progress to more advanced and specialised study in both of your subjects.

Drama combines theory and practice with opportunities to perform in front of live audiences. The focus is on helping you to develop your own individual style and supporting you to produce intelligent, thoughtful and innovative work.

Studying film, you’ll explore a diverse range of cinematic forms, from popular Hollywood to avant-garde film and from silent cinema to the moving image in a digital age. You’ll also be introduced to national cinemas; individual filmmakers; adaptation; the relationship between film, literature and drama and the key roles played by screenwriting,

You’ll have the opportunity to explore practical skills such as actor training, performance making, directing, applied theatre, writing and technical theatre and including stage management.

Emily Bird, Film Studies and Drama BA(Hons) Third Year student This course is a great mix of technical and performance content. It has stimulated my passion for film and performing and is definitely something I want to pursue as a career.

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Film Studies and English Literature BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: PQ32 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in English Literature DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A Level in English Literature

This course offers you the opportunity to combine two highly compatible subject areas, Film Studies and English Literature, with equal emphasis on each. The course allows you to choose from a range of core and option modules which provide a rigorous and varied foundation from which to progress to more advanced and specialised study in both of your subjects. Studying film, you’ll explore a diverse range of cinematic forms, from popular Hollywood to avant-garde film and from silent cinema to the moving image in a digital age. You’ll also be introduced to national cinemas; individual filmmakers; adaptation; the relationship between film, literature and drama and the key roles played by screenwriting, music and performance in the

production of film. There’s also a chance to put theory into practice in our documentary film-making module. With English Literature you’ll be supported to develop a broad-based knowledge of literature and criticism from a range of genres. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to those areas that you find most interesting and enjoyable. We’ll also help you to develop a wide range of desirable graduate skills and attributes including communicating ideas and arguments persuasively to a variety of different audiences.

Michelle Sammet, graduated Sports Journalism BA(Hons) 2014, now Editor at Haymarket Media Group I believe the most important thing I learnt whilst at Huddersfield was the importance of putting my skills into practice. The way lecturers and tutors encouraged us students to go out and get industry experience and valuable contacts is what ultimately resulted in me starting my job before graduating.

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: PV13 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year, 4 years inc. study abroad year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in History DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A Level in History

Film Studies and History BA(Hons)

This course offers you the opportunity to combine two highly compatible subject areas, Film Studies and History, with equal emphasis on each. The course allows you to choose from a range of core and option modules which provide a rigorous and varied foundation from which to progress to more advanced and specialised study in both of your subjects. Studying film, you’ll explore a diverse range of cinematic forms, from popular Hollywood to avant-garde film and from silent cinema to the moving image in a digital age. You’ll also be introduced to national cinemas; individual filmmakers; adaptation; the relationship between film, literature and drama and the key roles played by screenwriting, music and performance in the

production of film. There’s also a chance to put theory into practice in our documentary film-making module. History modules cover periods from the medieval to modern times, and ranging geographically from Britain and Western Europe to North America and Asia allowing you to select the areas you wish to specialise in. All of our modules aim to equip you with the skills needed by the world of work including good communication and analytical skills, independent and team working, and problem solving. The optional six week work related project in year two provides the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and insight into your chosen career.

The ERASMUS+ exchange scheme provides an optional short term (12 or 24 weeks) opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities where you join in classes and receive credits towards your degree at the same time. We have partnerships with universities in Athens, Ghent, Granada, Hanover, Paris and the USA.

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My student journey so far

Jess Softley Sports Journalism BA(Hons)

“Combining my love of English and my interest in sport, I decided to do Sports Journalism,” explains Jess. “I acted on advice received at an Open Day, went home, started writing a blog and sent it to one of the lecturers who always provided prompt feedback. This level of commitment coupled with the great facilities made applying to Huddersfield a no brainer.”

Granada for their sports desk travelling around and doing press conferences. During her studies, Jess has also worked for Rotherham United, Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Bradford Park Avenue Football Club and Halifax Rugby League. She explains, “Work experience is really encouraged throughout the course and the lecturers are fantastic at putting you in touch with relevant contacts in any area you have an interest in.”

The level of commitment coupled with the great Jess goes on to say, “There is facilities made applying to a great balance of theory and Huddersfield a no brainer.

practice, one minute you can be studying topics such as corruption in sport, drugs in athletics, women in sport and the next minute you can be out in the street behind a camera.”

Jess recalls the fantastic opportunity she was given when she was put forward to ITV Granada to work on the General Election coverage. “My lecturers are so supportive, “Working at Warrington Council I conducted interviews adds Jess, “Most of them have worked or still work in and filmed the results and the industry so they really my footage was shown on know what they are talking local television.” Jess clearly about and are able to share impressed and continues to their experiences.” work one day a week at ITV

To hear Jess talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles

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Looking at how media inf luences perceptions

Amir Saeed Lecturer, Journalism and Media

If it hadn’t been for Amir’s 5ft 5 inch stature, he claims he would have been the next Muhammad Ali – at least that was what he always believed as a child. Making the move south from Scotland, Amir has been a lecturer in the journalism and media department since 2014. Asking Amir what got him into journalism he explains, “I am interested in how the media influence people’s perceptions of events and other people,” he goes on to say, “My particular area of expertise is how media power influences our ideas of ‘race’ and racism. I look specifically at news media, sports media and music representations.”

Rather than simply relaying his knowledge onto his students, Amir admits, “I love being challenged by my students and initiating some really interesting and insightful debates in and outside the classroom.”

I love being challenged by my students and initiating some really interesting and insightful debates. Amir is proud to be part of the journalism and media team, adding, “We have an excellent combination of academic theorists and people with current media industry expertise. It’s also evident that we all genuinely care about our students and will do whatever we can in order for them to succeed.”

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Apply to us We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply. UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.

Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.

When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Journalism and Media Tel. +44 (0)1484 478464 Email. mediaadmissions@hud.ac.uk @Journoathud huddunijournalism

Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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