Why study this course with us?

• The Journalism course recognises the value of gaining relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on developing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry.
• In addition to our high level of professionalism, we also place an emphasis on developing key transferable skills such as written and oral communication.
• We focus on skills that prepare you to hit the ground running - should you choose to enter the industry or cognate industries.
• Journalism International Relations at the University of Chester offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical skills to help students understand the changing nature of the world around us. The programme exists in a multidisciplinary Department that exposes students to diverse perspectives.
• The Programme Team comprises of active researchers. We arrange extracurricular activities including visits to political institutions. We also pride ourselves on our approachability and desire to support students to realise their full potential in a safe environment that is conducive to debate and reflection on the issues of the day.

Job prospects

• Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for roles and responsibilities that require careful assessment of topics and agendas of; migration war, terrorism, power, diplomacy, international trade, poverty, and international cooperation. Graduates may also go on to further study in a range of disciplines that deal with topics such as the changing political, economic and cultural relations within the international system of the modern era.Ê
• Students have gone on to work for journalistic organisations including news agencies, online and print news publishers and more. Others have taken a freelance approach, forging careers in niche aspects of journalism such as gaming, lifestyle and sport.