Level 3 Journalism

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Hinckley Road , Nuneaton , Warwickshire, CV11 6BH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 05 October 2027

NWSLC Hinckley Campus

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

We aim to introduce students not only to a broad understanding of journalistic skills and the ability to utilise them to a professional standard but also to understand the changing face of the industry and the legal and ethical issues.

This course develops students in practical, creative and professional journalism and media skills. We aim to introduce students not only to a broad understanding of journalistic skills and the ability to utilise them to a professional standard but also to understand the changing face of the industry and the legal and ethical issues. As well as journalistic writing, students will study elements of graphic and page layout and design, photography, web content and TV broadcast and documentary.

Course Details

Modules

A Mixture of Research Skills
Understanding the Journalism industry
Page layout and graphic design
Writing Techniques
TV and broadcast production
Contextual and Film Studies
Interview Skills
Social Action and Campaigning Journalism
Marketing
Photo Journalism

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade C/4 or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification. one GCSE Grade C/4 in English or above

Equipment required

Stationery, diary, access to a computer would be a significant advantage, but not necessary.

Your next steps...

Upon successful completion of the programme, students have the necessary skills to enter university, further training or a career in the media and communication industries.

Additional information

https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/

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