Broadcast Journalism, BA (Hons)

Broadcast journalists, including news presenters, reporters, foreign correspondents, producers, editors, and researchers, rely on a wide array of skills such as exceptional communication, presentation, project management, creative writing, research, and technical expertise.This vocational degree blends practical training, professional placements, and a strong academic foundation. Students can specialize in areas like sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting, or celebrity journalism at the Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism. The program, accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), offers hands-on experience in radio, television, and online media, including contributing to local station Notts TV. It features a balanced 50% practical and 50% academic structure, with activities like writing for broadcast, interviewing, recording, editing, and simulated news days to prepare for real-world roles.

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