Journalism, BA (Hons)

This professionally accredited journalism course equips students for a dynamic career in reporting current events across TV, radio, print, and online platforms. It develops essential skills in newsgathering, multimedia content creation for various formats, and adherence to principles of fairness and accuracy. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and Professional Publishers Association, the program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, including TV and radio studios, computer suites, and a dedicated newsroom.Students benefit from industry placements with organizations like the BBC and Sky Sports, as well as a guest lecture series featuring experts from media and beyond. With a strong emphasis on practical experience, the course includes core modules across three years, covering topics from introductory journalism and digital publishing to advanced reporting, media law, and multiplatform news production. Ranked in the top 30 UK universities for journalism, it boasts high student satisfaction and real-world opportunities.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Introduction to Journalism

• Digital Publishing

• Reporting

• Journalism Skills 1

• Journalism Practice & Principles

• Introduction to Media Law

• Broadcast Journalism

• Media Law in Context

• Writing Features

• Digital Newsdays

• Journalism Skills 2

• Futures: Reading the Media

• Government & Political Context in the UK

• Broadcast Newsdays

• Magazine Production

• Multiplatform Newsdays

• Journalism Skills 3

• Journalism Project

• Magazine Newsdays