Journalism, BA (Hons)

This programme delivers an innovative fusion of contemporary multimedia journalism, equipping students for a dynamic news industry. It emphasises cutting-edge digital skills, such as video, data, and mobile journalism, alongside core reporting and news-writing techniques. Students learn from industry experts and academics, contribute to real-world projects like the EastLondonLines news site, and develop portfolios through hands-on experience, all while exploring journalism's cultural and societal roles.In the first year, foundational modules cover digital methods, multimedia journalism, and news culture. The second year builds on this with data visualisation, media law, and global news contexts. The final year culminates in a multimedia project and portfolio, with options in areas like photo-journalism and social media. Assessment includes essays, reports, presentations, projects, and examinations, tailored to module choices.

Year 1 (credit level 4) All modules in your first year are compulsory: Introduction to Power, Politics and Public Affairs Introduction to Digital Methods in Journalism Introduction to Multimedia Journalism News and Culture Key Debates in Media Studies Introduction to Video Reporting Digital Methods in Journalism Year 2 (credit level 5) You will take the following compulsory modules: Data Journalism and Visualisation Journalism and Society Media Law and Ethics News and Power in a Globalised Context Feature Writing Video Reporting Multimedia Journalism Year 3 (credit level 6) You take one compulsory module: Final Multimedia Project and Portfolio You also choose a combination of 4 option modules: Arts and Fashion Journalism Asking the Right Questions: Research and Practice Photo-journalism Structure of Contemporary Political Communications Work Placement The City and Consumer Culture Embodiment and Experience Media Geographies Media, Ethnicity and Nation Media, Ritual and Contemporary Public Cultures Social Media in Everyday Life: A global perspective Digital Venture Creation Data Mining Archaeology of the Moving Image Podcasting Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.