📖Introduction

Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in English and Journalism at Birmingham City University

Our BA (Hons) English and Journalism course is ideal for anyone wishing to follow a career in the dynamic and competitive world of journalism. The course is housed in the School of English where you will be taught by world-leading academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing and drama. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook. The programme focuses on the development of core knowledge and skills for English study and work experience placements on live stories in media environments will teach you how to craft a story in a way that engages the audience. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year One
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Foundations of Language
20 credits
Key Critical Concepts
20 credits
Journalism Law and Ethics
20 credits
Live Newsroom 1
40 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

Language in Action
20 credits
Craft of Writing
20 credits
Modern Drama
20 credits
Literature and Conflict
20 credits

Year Two
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
Writing and the Environment
20 credits
Disruptive Publishing
20 credits
Live Newsroom 2
40 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
Gender, Sexuality and Culture
20 credits
Literature and the Child
20 credits
Multicultural Writing
20 credits
Early Modern Literature
20 credits
Foundations of Screenwriting
20 credits
Writing Audio Drama
20 credits
Documentary Drama
20 credits
Language in Society
20 credits

OR to pursue the Journalism route, you can choose to successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
Bi-Media Drama
20 credits
Television Studio
20 credits
Lifestyle and Branded Media Content
20 credits
Campaigning and Investigative Journalism
20 credits
Music, Media and Digitalisation
20 credits
Digital Content Distribution
20 credits
Advanced Visual Communication
20 credits
Music Industry Promotional Practices
20 credits
Commercial Production for Radio
20 credits
Radio Documentary
20 credits
Fashion Photography
20 credits
Photojournalism
20 credits
PR Planning and Delivery
20 credits

Year Three
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
Live Newsroom 3
20 credits
Global and Community Impact 3
20 credits
Major Project
40 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.
Forensic Linguistics
20 credits
Moral Philosophy
20 credits
Psychology in Victorian Literature
20 credits
Speculative Fiction
20 credits
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
20 credits
The Gothic
20 credits
Writing Creative Nonfiction
20 credits

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🏫About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a renowned institution of higher education located in Birmingham, England. With a history tracing back to 1843, the university has evolved into a leading modern university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Committed to providing a transformative learning experience, Birmingham City University focuses on practical learning, industry relevance, and employability. The university maintains strong connections with local and global industries, providing students with valuable opportunities for internships, placements, and networking. With a diverse student body and a vibrant campus culture, Birmingham City University nurtures creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Through its research and enterprise initiatives, the university contributes to knowledge advancement and engages with society to address contemporary challenges. Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally, preparing them for rewarding careers and lifelong learning.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

214 RMB

Tuition fee:

16,085 GBP per year

48,255 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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