Planit


Journalism

Robert Gordon University

Content

Year 1:
The Media Business, Visual Culture and Design, News Writing, Introduction to Media Law, Broadcast Journalism and Production, Digital Media Platforms and Practices.

Year 2:
Features Writing, Principles and Practice of Reporting, Media Semiotics and Discourse, Public Relations, Web Design, Media Production Project.

Year 3:
Applied News Production, Study Abroad, Media History, Professional Practice Placement, Advanced Law for Journalists, Politics and the Media, Creative Industries Theory and Practice, Magazine Journalism, Creative and Cultural Business News.

Year 4:
Research Methods, Digital Journalism in Practice, Media Strategy and Innovation, Postmodern Culture, Celebrity Culture, Research Project, Investigative Journalism, Political Communication, Women and the Media.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including English at B.
Widening access entry: 3 - 4 Highers at BBC or BCCC including English at B.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

P500

Course Length

4 years

Department

School of Creative and Cultural Business

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.rgu.ac.uk