BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations (with Foundation Year)
Why study journalism and public relations?
Through carefully curated messaging, PR specialists use their media expertise to help create and preserve a positive image of the company or organisation they stand for. It's a diverse, challenging career, with opportunities to mix with a wide variety of people.
A combination of journalism and PR is ideal if you're fascinated by current trends and issues, and excel at building relationships.
Why UWE Bristol?
BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations will give you an in-depth understanding of core journalistic skills, alongside specialist public relations expertise.
You'll work individually, and as part of a team, to deliver projects to live briefs and deadlines, and apply your entrepreneurial skills to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
Gain sought-after skills in writing, marketing communications and media strategy.
Explore the hands-on skill of traditional reporting and PR, and produce compelling, well-researched stories using blogs, content marketing, digital and social media to engage diverse audiences.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the political, economic and media contexts in which today's media are produced and consumed. Find out how to turn your skills into a rewarding, well-paid career.
Our strong industry links with Bristol's cultural scene mean you'll receive regular input from journalists and PR professionals, and benefit from the insights of guest lectures.
Take on live briefs, take part in work placements at organisations like The Post and Bristol City Council, and apply for a paid internship with South West News Service.
Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show.
All of our journalism courses are based at Bower Ashton Studios, giving you the opportunity to mix with like-minded individuals from similar disciplines. You'll be part of City Campus, a creative powerhouse that spans across the city of Bristol and consists of Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.
Focusing on the areas that most interest you, you'll graduate with an impressive portfolio of work to take to employers.
Intakes
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Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
54000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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