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Meet Amy

Journalism, Media and Culture BA

Why I chose Âé¶¹´«Ã½

With it being so close to home I had visited on many occasions and felt a sense of familiarity towards the university. I was going through a difficult time during A-Level exams and did not get the results I was hoping for, but I was eligible for the PARTNERS Scheme. This meant that I could be accepted on a reduced offer.

I was also interested in how broad the Journalism course at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is. It offered media and culture alongside it, which appealed to me more than studying solely journalism elsewhere. 

Amy

I love how walkable Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is, and how easy it is to go to the beach via the metro.

My favourite thing about the course

My favourite part of the course is that I didn't realise how many industry-professionals were involved in the teaching of the degree. I feel reassured that I have been taught by experts. I was also surprised at how advanced the facilities and equipment are. 

I love the student media community at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. I've been involved with it since my first year working with the newspaper, radio and tv stations. It has been a fun extracurricular and simultaneously a great way to expand my portfolio and try new things. 


Where do you see your future going

Being a part of the student newspaper, I had the opportunity to explore concert photography. It had always been a life-long passion of mine, but The Courier allowed me to get press passes and have my work published online and in-print.

I realised how important this ambition is for me when I won Best Photographer in the North at the Student Publication Association North Regional Awards.


Support services

In my first year I approached my personal tutor. We spoke about the struggles I was experiencing and how they affected my wellbeing.

I was directed to the wellbeing services who arranged a carer's passport. This enabled me to create a support plan, with support from the counselling team where I had six sessions. 


Societies and social activities

Whilst at university I have been a Student Ambassador for my degree, helping to run open days and offer holder days. I have partaken in the global pop-up newsroom. I was the secretary for the 2024/25 Media and Journalism Society committee.

I have also hosted a radio show for three years on Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Student Radio. I was a writer, turned sub-editor, turned senior editor for The Courier. 

I like to attend live music events, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has a great grassroots music scene so this was a huge draw for me.