Journalism & Media Studies

The Diploma aims to provide students with:

• An understanding of the role of the different media in modern society
• A thorough grounding in the role of the journalist
• Knowledge of specific media roles and skills
• The skills to research, write and present effective copy
• Skills in presenting publications for the market place
• An awareness of the legal environment in which the media operate.

The Advanced Diploma provides prospective students of the Journalism and Media Industries with a body of relevant and current knowledge which will:

• Increase and broaden their employment opportunities within the industries
• Provide them with an extensive theoretical and practical knowledge base on which to build their careers and enable them to progress to higher levels of the media and journalism industries
• Increase and broaden their understanding of contemporary multi platform journalism skills, and their awareness of the emerging digital media landscape and the new opportunities which are becoming available
• The ICM Diploma in Journalism and the ICM Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies is also suitable for working journalists, who wish to broaden their skills and knowledge base, and who require appropriate qualifications for career advancement or promotion purposes.

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