Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Central Lancashire

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication grew out of the Harris College, Preston, which launched its first print journalism course in 1962. The college later became part of Preston Polytechnic. In 1982, the first postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism was launched with support from the BBC and ITV, followed by a postgraduate diploma in Newspaper Journalism. The undergraduate degree in journalism was launched in 1991, before the polytechnic became the University of Central Lancashire. The School now includes six divisions. They are Journalism, Film and Media Studies, Media Technology, Language and Linguistics, Literature and Cultures, and Media Practice. ==Faculty==

The Head of the School is Mike Ward, a former BBC journalist and author of "Journalism Online". Honorary Fellows include Mark Thompson, Richard Frediani (Head of News at Granada), Lucy Meacock, Kate Adie, Anna Ford and Fiona Armstrong. A notable feature of the School is the Harris lecture series, which regularly brings senior media figures to Preston, including Jon Snow, Janet Street-Porter, Simon Kelner, The Independent editor Chris Blackhurst, Evening Standard editor Geordie Greig, Kim Fletcher, Stephen Mitchell (journalist) and Andrew Jennings. ==Notable alumni==

• Anthony Baxter, BBC producer • Polly Billington, journalist and special adviser to Ed Miliband • Angelique Chrisafis, Paris correspondent, The Guardian • Isioma Daniel, Nigerian and Norwegian journalist • Victoria Derbyshire, broadcaster on BBC Radio 5 Live • Nina Hossain, ITV News broadcaster • Simon Kelner, Editor of The Independent • Rob McCaffrey, Sky Sports presenter • Alistair Mann, Match of the Day commentator • Ian Payne, Sky sports broadcaster • Brent Sadler, CNN correspondent • Ranvir Singh, BBC Radio 5 Live and television presenter • John Stapleton, television presenter on Watchdog and many others • Mark Tattersall, television presenter Granada Reports • William Watt, 2010 Digital Journalist of the Year • Kerry Wilkinson UK number one best-selling author • Thomas Gardner, Film Director and Producer == References ==