Journalism with Politics (2-year degree) - University of Buckingham

The University of Buckingham is: o Home of the 2-year degree – less cost and more focus o Top for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide) o Joint 4th in England for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey) o Small group teaching focused – student:staff ratio of 11:1 o Flexible – start your course in September or January This honours degree programme is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in journalism, whether in hard news or comment, and who value good writing, skilled broadcasting and top-class analytical skills. You will benefit from a practical, hands-on major in Journalism, aimed at developing first-class production skills in online, print and broadcast media with a minor in Politics that emphasises the analysis of differing political systems and approaches. Drawing on the synergies between politics and media across different platforms – the need for clarity and the construction of a compelling message – the programme will familiarise you with a broad range of essential and advanced journalistic principles, writing / production techniques, and with life in the workplace.