The final year of university can be tough. Dissertations and part-time employment paired with graduate job hunting and exams are enough to cause even the most laid back student a bit of stress. It’s very important not to let yourself get too caught up with feelings of angst or to develop a severe lack of motivation. Taking time […]
The first and second year of my BA Journalism (Multimedia) course definitely brought many challenges where we learned the theory and practice of being a working journalist. Then, everything that we had been taught was combined in third year and the pressure was really on. First semester was intense. Work placements were balanced with essays […]
As students, there’s only so much that we can take in from a packed lecture hall or from weekly seminars. In order to fully engage and be prepared for the inevitable world of work that follows, we’re encouraged to apply for relevant work placements, internships and extra-curricular projects. Some courses set aside a particular time […]
When applying to university, looking at the facilities offered by different institutions was a main focus for me. As a Journalism student, I knew that I would benefit from access to professional equipment, lecturers with experience in the field and a range of events to get involved in. Based over at Salford Quays, the University […]