Overview

The academic study of journalism involves the development of key journalistic skills including the ability to write a news story, conduct an interview and put together a feature article.

Students in the Media and Journalism programme at Hertfordshire International College also conduct an analysis of the differences between types of newspaper and the news values they display, examine major ethical and legal issues pertaining to the practice of journalism in the UK.

Employment & career options

Potential careers in advertising, desktop publishing, film production, journalism, public relations, television production and web design, with previous graduates having been employed by Christian Dior, Jaeger and Which Magazine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)

Globalization

Business Management

Business Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hertford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 817 other preparation in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

5 GCSE passes at grade C or 4 (1 semester)

5 GCSE passes at grade D or 3 (2 semesters)

28 new 2017 UCAS points (2 semesters)

International Baccalaureate MYP 5 scores grade 5 (1 semester)

International Baccalaureate MYP 5 scores grade 4 (2 semesters)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / full

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / full

≈ 9535 GBP / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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