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Journalism with Human Rights (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In a world of conflict and uncertainty, you can be the voice for those who need to be heard. Challenge the way human rights are understood across the globe. Our BA Journalism with Human Rights enables you to learn about the fundamental principles and practices which underpin the protection and promotion of human rights around the world. Alongside this you develop your journalistic skills, helping you to analyse information and understand it within the context of human rights law. You gain a strong understanding of the world we live in and how to engage with the audience, allowing you to develop your own unique journalistic style.Explore a wide spectrum of human rights topics ranging from war to immigration. This is combined with the practical journalism component of this course; you use multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media, and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale.This course gives you the flexibility to choose the areas of the subject that interest you. Topics which you can study include:- Protection of human rights- Is everyone entitled to human rights?- Production skills- International journalismAt Essex we specialise in business law, public law, criminal justice, health law, law and technology, socio-legal studies and human rights law.During your final year, you have the opportunity to bring all aspects of the course together in a final multimedia project on a subject linked to the human rights element of your studies.You will join our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies and our Human Rights Centre where you will join our diverse community of students from all corners of the globe.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

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    47th out of 109 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    116 51%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    59th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    75th

    3
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    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    34th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    79th

    10
  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    122 55%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    57th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    55th

    11

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