UNIT 3
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Course: Photography
What are the entry criteria?
- a good honours degree from a recognised university, or qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent
- Minimum IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (and minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. English Language competency requirements vary among courses
What evidence can you find of graduates work?
- could not find any!
Is there anything presence of the course or university on social media?
Yes, they are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google, Weibo and Snapchat.
What are the unique selling points of the course and University?
The university is attracting more than 20,000 students from over 150 nations .
The University has a history of 175 years.
Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it is one of Britain's oldest higher education institutions and was the first polytechnic to open in the UK.
Are there any course fees?
Yes, UK/EU fees are £7,750 and international fees are £15,000.
How much does living cost?
You may need to work or you can take loan from student loan companies.
What are the accommodation options, how would you fund this?
There are halls which you can rent for yourself for 48 weeks. the rent is weekly and you can fund this by taking student loan.
How does the students loan company work?
You can apply for student loan on this website
You need to fill out a form to apply for your student loan.
If you have disability, what support does uni offer?
Students with disabilities can get the supports that they are entitled to. Disability Learning Support team is the website which they need to go on to let the uni know about their specific needs.
What are the future options to you after graduating?
You can become a photojournalist or work in media related jobs.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
course: Multi Media
What are the entry criteria?
A levels: ABB, with at least one essay-based subject at A level preferred
BTEC: DDM
What evidence can you find of graduates work?
- could not find any!
Is there anything presence of the course or university on social media?
Yes, they are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google, Weibo and Snapchat.
What are the unique selling points of the course and University?
The university has branches in UK, Malaysia and China.
In 1948, the college was awarded the Royal Charter and became The University of Nottingham. In 1970 we established the UK’s first Medical School in the 20th century.
The University of Nottingham officially opened the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in April 2007 (having admitted its first students in September 2006).
Are there any course fees?
To be confirmed
How much does living cost?
You may need to work or you can take loan from student loan companies.
How does the students loan company work?
You can apply for student loan on this website
You need to fill out a form to apply for your student loan.
If you have disability, what support does uni offer?
Could not find any information
What are the future options to you after graduating?
As a graduate, you will have completed an independent research dissertation and will have an in-depth knowledge of specific areas of film and television studies, including production, circulation and cultural reception. You will have gained a critical understanding of screen media and creative industries, preparing you for a diverse range of careers. Transferable skills include critical thinking; media literacy; and the ability to communicate effectively, to study and think independently, and to construct reasoned arguments.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Course: Film, photography and media, BA
What are the entry criteria?
BTEC DDD
''We’re committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background.''
What evidence can you find of graduates work?
I could not find any.
Is there anything presence of the course or university on social media?
They are on Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube and Snapchat.
What are the unique selling points of the course and University?
N/A
Are there any course fees?
Yes, but to be confirmed.
For UK and non-UK EU full-time students starting in 2017, the fee for 2017/18 will be £9,250
The fee for undergraduate students starting in 2018 will be confirmed in September 2017.
How much are tuition fees?
N/A
How much does living cost?
You may need to have a part time job and you can also take loan from student loan companies.
What are the accommodation options, how would you fund this?
We guarantee you University accommodation if you apply by the deadlines and you are:
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a new 1st year undergraduate and not coming to Leeds through clearing
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an undergraduate exchange student
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an international undergraduate – paying tuition fees at the international rate
You can take loan for the accommodation fees.
How does the student company work?
Student Finance England (SFE) The information you need for the student finance is on this website.
If you have disability, what support does uni offer?
Students with disabilities will need to fill out a form called additional requirements form '. The uni will decide later on.
What are the option to you after graduating?
TV production, film editing or production, scriptwriting, film history and theory, digital imaging, motion graphics, documentary production and mobile media are the kind of areas which you can go into after finishing the course.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Course: Journalism, Multimedia
What are the entry criteria?
A typical offer would be 88-112 UCAS Tariff points.
Applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability for their chosen programme through an interview.
What evidence can you find of graduates work?
- could not find any!
Is there anything presence of the course or university on social media?
Yes, they are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
What are the unique selling points of the course and University?
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Nearly 90% of our research submitted to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was assessed as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised
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In England’s top five universities for 2015-16 percentage increases in research funding as a result of our REF success
Are there any course fees?
Yes, but to be confirmed
Tuition fees?
In 2017/18, the University will raise the 2017/18 Home (UK) / EU tuition fees to £9,250 in line with forecast inflation at a rate of 2.8%. This is because the University had satisfactory quality assessments under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
How much does living cost?
The living cost might vary. However, you might need a part time job and you can also get help from student loan.
What are the accommodation options, how would you fund this?
There are rooms which you can rent whether it belongs to uni or privately owned. Student residences are single study bedrooms grouped in either houses or flats with a choice of en-suite or shared facilities.
How does the students loan company work?
You can apply for student loan on this website
You need to fill out a form to apply for your student loan.
If you have disability, what support does uni offer?
Could not find any information.
What are the future options to you after graduating?
You can become a journalist. Work in a radio, magazine, newspaper company or any media related jobs.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Course: Journalism BA
What are the entry criteria?
BTEC- DDD
What evidence can you find of graduates work?
- could not find any!
Is there anything presence of the course or university on social media?
Yes, they are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
What are the unique selling points of the course and University?
Number 1 University in London for Academic Support, Personal Development and Learning Resources – Journalism – National Student Survey 2016.
Top 10 in the UK: For assessment and feedback, and No.1 among London Modern Universities. (National Student Survey 2017)
Industry expertise: Taught by academics who research journalism or who have worked professionally in the journalistic and television industries and by guest lecturers working in contemporary journalism.
Work experience: Past students have secured placements at: the BBC, ITV, London Live, Reuters, the Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, Time Out and The Independent.
Are there any course fees?
Yes, but they are yet to be confirmed
Tuition fees?
All eligible full-time and part-time Home and EU undergraduate students are entitled to apply for affordable student loans towards their tuition fees covering the cost of their university education.
How much does living cost?
The prices vary but you might need to get a job and also might want to take loan from student loan.
What are the accommodation options, how would you fund this?
London South Bank University (LSBU) has four halls of residence, giving students a safe and comfortable base. You can also get loan for this as well.
How does the students loan company work?
You can apply for student loan on Student Finance England (SFE) by filling the application form.
If you have disability, what support does uni offer?
Could not find any information.
What are the future options to you after graduating?
Can become investigator journalist, work in a newspaper, work in channels like BBC.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
CONTACT WITH PROFESSIONALS
Journalists' contacts
https://www.journalism.co.uk/contact-details/s42/
John Thompson - publisher/owner
tel
+44 (0)1273 384293
john at journalism.co.uk
johncthompson
@johncthompson
John Thompson began his journalism career on a local newspaper and spent more years than he cares to admit freelancing mostly as a layout/sub-editor on business and professional publications.
He launched www.journalism.co.uk in early 1999 and his online publishing and news photography business Mousetrap Media Ltd was fully incorporated in May 2000.
Mădălina Ciobanu - senior reporter
tel
+44 (0)1273 384290
madalina at journalism.co.uk
madalinaciobanu
@madalinacrc
Madalina is the person to contact about: story leads, feature ideas and tips for journalists.
Madalina joined journalism.co.uk in May 2015 after graduating from a BA in Journalism and Public Relations at UWE Bristol.
Previously, she was published in The Independent, did work experience at Esquire and Harper's Bazaar and covered the Digital Innovators' Summit and the International Journalism Festival.
When she's not in the office, Madalina spends her time reading, re-watching Gilmore Girls and eating more pancakes than people give her credit for.
Catalina Albeanu - international editor
tel
+44 (0)1273 384290
catalina at journalism.co.uk
catalinacma
@catalinacma
Catalina is the person to contact about: story leads, feature ideas and tips for journalists, and Journalism.co.uk's open and in-house training courses.
Catalina joined Journalism.co.uk in the summer of 2014 after completing the BA Journalism course at City University London.
Previously she was a freelance multimedia reporter covering all things tech in Shoreditch, a gig that made her the proud owner of 3D printed bracelets.
She was a trainee for Olympic Broadcasting Services during London 2012, where she learned to appreciate the value of a good flat white.
She moved to the UK from Romania in 2009, and sometimes misses her dad's home-made jam.
Here is the screenshot of the email that I have sent to Mădălina Ciobanu - senior reporter
Here is the screenshot of the email that I have sent Catalina Albenau- international editor
Here is the screenshot of the the email that I have sent John Thompson - publisher/owner
I have emailed some of the people for the work experience but, I did not receive a reply from any of them which made me a bit upset. Therefore, there is no screenshot of reply that I can add to my website.
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths: I know how to use many editing apps on the computer like premier pro, photoshop cc etc. I'm quite detailed and pay attention to very little things when something interests me.
Weaknesses: My writing skills are not very good as I cannot use the right word order in my sentences. sometimes.
Opportunities: I know about hoe the media works. I follow the news all the time. I also know about the things that many journalists go through when they're working. I find all of these very interesting. I have also completed a work experience last year which can also be an opportunity.
Threats: Many employers would prefer experienced workers. My chance of finding the job I want is a bit low.
5 YEAR PLAN
YEAR 1: In a years time hopefully I will finish college and start looking for a university.
YEAR 2: Hopefully I will be studying journalism in university. I will be on my first year studying this course.
YEAR 3: I will carry on studying journalism. I will be on the year 2 studing the journalism course.
YEAR 4: I will be on the third and the last year studying journalism in university.
YEAR 5: I will finish university and start looking for a real journalism job.
SELF EVALUATION
I have completed my work experience. For the work experience I had to choose a place that was related to my course. even though I tried unfortunately I couldn't find the job that I really wanted. Therefore, I went to a restaurant and done my work experience there. My task in this restaurant was to do advertising online (social media) and reply to emails that comes from the customers for the restaurant. I worked in that place from 13th of June until 4th of July (not everyday). I have only worked on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday (9 am -5 pm) every week from 13th of June till 4th of July. I have completed my 100 hour work experience which I enjoyed quite a bit.