Your Pathway in BA (Hons) Journalism with Media Studies

Find your voice. Tell the story.

Accredited By

UOP

Delivery Model

On Campus

Admissions

Sep / Jan

Course Duration

3 Years

Overview of the course

Combines practical journalism skills with the critical study of media, preparing students to research, write and produce content for print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Why Choose This Course?

Blends practical reporting skills with media theory.
Skills apply to media, communications and content roles.
Awarded by the University of Portsmouth, UK, and delivered locally in Pakistan – no need to relocate abroad.
Roots IVY is HEC-approved and holds an exclusive partnership with the University of Portsmouth.

Programme Information

Awarding Body: University of Portsmouth, UK
Duration: 3 years
Intakes: September and January
Mode of Study: Full-time, on-campus
Qualification Level: Bachelor's degree with Honours (Level 6)

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Admissions Requirement for BA (Hons) Journalism with Media Studies

Applicants must meet the HEC baseline and the University of Portsmouth entry requirements:

HEC baseline: completed 12 years of schooling (HSSC / A Levels or equivalent, IBCC equivalence where applicable).
A Levels: 112–120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM–DMM
US High School Diploma: US High School Diploma GPA 3.0/4.0 plus ACT composite score of 27 or US High School Diploma GPA 3.0/4.0 plus 3 Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 443
Pakistan HSC: Pakistan High School Certificate (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering/Science Stream) - 75%-80%; Pakistan High School Certificate (Commerce/Computer Science Stream) - 90%
NCUK International Foundation Year: Pass NCUK International Foundation Year with BBC
English language: approved test (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo, verified online) or a signed, stamped Medium of Instruction letter on school/college letterhead.

Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry: admissions@ivycollege.com.pk

Course Modules

Year 1: Level 4

Academic Skills and Career Planning
Global Screens
Introduction to Media Studies
Journalism in Context
Media Law and Regulation
Reporting

Year 2: Level 5

Feature Writing and Media Research
Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture
Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice
Factual Media Production
Investigative Journalism
Social Media and Journalism

Year 3: Level 6

Celebrity and Society
Cultures of Consumption
Digital Media and Democracy
Global Journalism and Human Rights
Magazines: Print Media in A Digital World News, War and Peace

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