Student Handbook 2024/25
Journalism (Level 4 / 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Media, Multimedia & Journalism
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Unit A1: Concept and Development
- Unit A2: Creative Project
- Unit B1: Personal Professional Development
- Unit B2: Professional Project
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS Points + GCSE (Grade C or above) in English. Interview also requiredROI Requirements
32 UCAS Points + OLC (Grade O5 or above) in English. Interview also requiredAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
Students undertake a work based learning module in the second year of the course.
What's Next?
Further Study
On completion of the HND Journalism qualification, students can progress to further Higher Education study, including possible entry to Year 2 undergraduate journalism degree courses at some universities. Students may also progress, depending on HND achievement, to the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Diploma in Journalism course which is delivered through North West Regional College.Career Prospects
BTEC Higher National qualifications are very well received by the journalism industry. They are designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.Enquiry
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I've won 11 awards at independent film festivals, including Best Director and Best Short Film. The support I received at NWRC gave me the confidence to pursue my passion.Ryan O'Connor (Media) -
I played the part of Jesus in the college’s 2024 production of Superstar Live. The audition was intense, but I had a feeling I got the part as I had the right physical look. It was such a brilliant experience performing in front of a live audience!Joshua Miller (Performing Arts)