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NCTJ Exam - Entry Requirement for uni

Hiya everyone,

I have been given an interview at DMU to study BA HONS JOURNALISM, but you have to take an NCTJ exam on the day of the interview.

Anyone done one of these? What should I expect,

many thanks,

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Reply 1

Moocow

I've applied there too. I would imagine it's just a comprehension test and it will ask opinions and ask you to write a news story.

Reply 2

**CutiePie**

Hiya,
I got told by the newspaper I did work experience with that it's pretty hard. So I'm not sure.. I'm kind of scared though, sound very daunting! Are you applying for Journalism?

Reply 3

Magic Potion

Hey,
John Moores ask potential applicants to do tasks, I'm nervous anout how competitive it all is.

Reply 4

**CutiePie**

Im so scared too! Does anyone know a thread somewhere about all this?

Reply 5

**CutiePie**

This was for last year. I have already done it and am now on the Journalism course.

Reply 6

rochelle123

Hey everyone,
I have an interview and entry exam at DMU to study Journalism. I'm really nervous about the exam especially, does anyone know the sort of questions they ask in the exam and interview?
thanks xx

Reply 7

**CutiePie**

I've Pm'd you :smile:

Reply 8

SamGee

Hey (:
I've also got the exam at DMU soon as well, i am :snow:

myself if im to be honest.
Are you going for your exam in January or Feb? If your both going in Jan i might see you there :smile:

And best of luck!

Reply 9

SamGee

Ah, i've only just noticed this is an old thread, my bad.

Reply 10

**CutiePie**

Stop panicking everyone, you'll all be fine. They wouldn't give you an interview if they didn't think your PS was good. And the lecturers are lovely. :smile:

Reply 11

rochelle123

samgee im goin in january!! soo nervous!! where are you from?
and sian thanks for your help!! its helped loads :smile:

Reply 12

dinbokno1

Sorry to start an old thread again but could someone please possibly give me more information on the interview and entrance examination? What's involved in the exam etc? Much appreciated, thank-you!

Reply 13

**CutiePie**

You have a general knowledge quiz, like what's been big in the media over the past year, and then you do another slightly longer exam which consists of just general Journalism skills like grammar, writing to deadlines etc etc..

Then if you pass (you'll find out on the day at DMU) you then go on to be interviewed.

Reply 14

dinbokno1

Right, perfect thank-you! So it's not to challenging? Didn't want to apply not knowing fully what I was letting myself in for. Thanks for your help! How are you enjoying your Journalism course?

Reply 15

scarletskylines

Ahhhhh this exam has me scared to death. :frown:

2 of the uni's I've applied to have said on UCAS that they have a test/interview and I don't have a clue what to expect :frown:

(Brunel and Nottingham Trent in case you were wondering ahahaaa)
Help please? :frown:

Reply 16

robtastic

Original post by scarletskylines

Ahhhhh this exam has me scared to death. :frown:

2 of the uni's I've applied to have said on UCAS that they have a test/interview and I don't have a clue what to expect :frown:

(Brunel and Nottingham Trent in case you were wondering ahahaaa)
Help please? :frown:

I just got a letter today saying I have an interview and admissions test for Nottingham Trent in February, I'm a bit unsure as to what it will be based on too! But at least I've been asked to one :biggrin:

Reply 17

scarletskylines

Original post by robtastic

Haha congrats! :biggrin:

I've been asked to one at brunel RIGHT after my exams so I have no idea how to prepare or what I need to know. D:
completely bricking it ahaha!
Good luck for yours :biggrin:

Reply 18

apassingfeeling

Don't worry about the admissions tests, they just want to see that you have a grasp on the English language. I had an admissions test at Nottingham Trent, and we had to write 250 words on why we wanted to become journalists, and then we had to assemble a press release into a story with a time and word limit. Everyone was absolutely terrified but the lecturers said they basically just want to see that you've got the passion for journalism, and that you've got some kind of raw talent.

Just think about why you want to study journalism/become a journalist and make sure you're up to date with the news and what's going on in the world, because you might have a general knowledge exam like CutiePie said.

Any questions about anything feel free to PM me :smile:

Reply 19

robtastic

Original post by scarletskylines

Haha congrats! :biggrin:

I've been asked to one at brunel RIGHT after my exams so I have no idea how to prepare or what I need to know. D:
completely bricking it ahaha!
Good luck for yours :biggrin:

Cheers

Ooh well done, I nearly applied there but the area doesn't sound too nice! (No offence haha) Yeah pretty unfortunate timing, unlucky! Although i'm sure there's not much to prepare, we just have to prove our desire for journalism etc, so you'll be fine! Where else have you applied? Any offers/interviews? Rob x

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