Journalism Students Told iPhone Or iPod Compulsory

Journalism students at the University of Missouri in the United States have been advised that they must own an iPhone or iPod touch in order to be complete their course.

The devices are “mandatory”, as students will need to use the gadget to review audio recordings of lectures, the University said.

However, officials have confirmed they will not enforce the rule. Instead, the “requirement” is part of the University’s aim to be granted “special status” so that students receiving financial assistance can use part of their bursary to purchase the device. Around 50 universities in the United States operate a similar scheme.

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