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it's not the best but it's not awful either
it depends what you want to do anyway, my friend is doing computer games design and they only do that a like 2 uni's in the country, inc. staffs so for him, it was the best choice
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It depends on the course tbf. What course do you want to do?
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No.
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Original post by de_monies
It depends on the course tbf. What course do you want to do?


Journalism Masters.
Original post by Infallible
No.


Screw you. Staffordshire specialises in certain courses that are often better than at red bricks and Russell Group Universities
Original post by da_comeback
Journalism Masters.


I'd look to a Russell Group for that
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Original post by de_monies
Screw you. Staffordshire specialises in certain courses that are often better than at red bricks and Russell Group Universities


I'd look to a Russell Group for that


I have but thats the only uni that says that its proffesionaly acreddited and the others dont do a masters. xx
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Original post by de_monies
Screw you. Staffordshire specialises in certain courses that are often better than at red bricks and Russell Group Universities



That's a great story, but I'm allowed my opinion. Do svidaniya.
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Original post by da_comeback
I have but thats the only uni that says that its proffesionaly acreddited and the others dont do a masters. xx


being professionally accredited isn't important for journalism, neither is doing a degree in journalism
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Original post by danielwalsh
being professionally accredited isn't important for journalism, neither is doing a degree in journalism


Then what is? x
Original post by Infallible
That's a great story, but I'm allowed my opinion. Do svidaniya.


You said "No" without knowing what course they want to do and without giving a reason. I said it's good for certain courses; other courses not so much
Original post by da_comeback
Then what is? x


Id assume that you'd just need to apply at journalist firms as an intern and go from there
Original post by da_comeback
Then what is? x


any traditional/respected degree. learning about journalism doesn't make you a good journalist. having the analysis and communication skills developed in other degrees are more useful and so valued higher by employers
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Original post by de_monies
You said "No" without knowing what course they want to do and without giving a reason. I said it's good for certain courses; other courses not so much


Because I don't think it's a good university! It doesn't matter what course they want to do.
Original post by Infallible
Because I don't think it's a good university! It doesn't matter what course they want to do.


Yes it bloody well does. For example, my course is best taught at this university than ANY other university in the country, judging by the achievement they have been given

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/undergraduate_courses/subjects/computer_networks/index.jsp

Staffs
Cisco Systems have given Staffordshire University an Educational Achievement award, one of only six in Europe and the only one in the UK.


and Cisco pretty much rule the industry and really helped kick start a lot of things to do with networks. Every one knows that Oxbridge is good because they're good across pretty much every subject they do, but Stafford are good at some things and not so good at others.

Oh and not many universities do courses like networking, games design, games programming etc...
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Traditionally journalist apprenticed on small regional papers before migrating to bigger titles. Unfortunately the oportunites to train at regional and national titles have diminished. If you are lucky enough to secure trainee journalism post then that would be best. but if that is not possible then academic courses in journalism represent a valid route into the profession. As the OP wants to do a Masters, I am assuming that they already have a first degree. The masters is an opportunity to learn basic the tools journalism formally, without doing muddling through it on your first job or internship. OP if you haven't already come across this site, it has some useful information http://www.bbc.co.uk/journalism/

Visit Staffordshire university and see it you like the ethos of the place. If it offers you the training you want and this is the route you want to follow go for it. There will always be someone to champion one place over another and similiarly another to say how awful one place is over another. If it stops you being a Johann Hari, it is worth doing. Be prepared to work hard and make use of any opportunities to get your work published.
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Original post by de_monies
Yes it bloody well does. For example, my course is best taught at this university than ANY other university in the country, judging by the achievement they have been given

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/undergraduate_courses/subjects/computer_networks/index.jsp



and Cisco pretty much rule the industry and really helped kick start a lot of things to do with networks. Every one knows that Oxbridge is good because they're good across pretty much every subject they do, but Stafford are good at some things and not so good at others.

Oh and not many universities do courses like networking, games design, games programming etc...


You're not understanding my words. I, personally, don't think it's a good university for anything. I don't care what statistics and accolades you can throw at me, my opinion will not change.
Original post by Infallible
You're not understanding my words. I, personally, don't think it's a good university for anything. I don't care what statistics and accolades you can throw at me, my opinion will not change.


So in other words, you're a snob and can't realise that some courses are done BETTER at an ex poly! We cant have that now, can we? :eek:
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Original post by de_monies
So in other words, you're a snob and can't realise that some courses are done BETTER at an ex poly! We cant have that now, can we? :eek:


Not at all. I just don't think it's a good university.
Original post by Infallible
Not at all. I just don't think it's a good university.


And your reasons for this are?

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