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Journalism: Broadcast

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Overview:
Based in the heart of MediaCity, you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.

Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and television.

While this course will enable you to work across multiple media platforms, its main focus will encourage you to specialise in the area of broadcast journalism, allowing you to hone your ability to investigate, record, write, edit, present and produce news for radio and television formats.

You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice through regular news days and practical assessments. This will all be supported by the study of law, ethics and journalism theory. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the student- led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by industry professionals and guests editors from the BBC and ITV.

Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, a range of newspapers and online sites as well as finding work in related areas such as public relations.

You will

  • Study for a BJTC-accredited course and learn from leading broadcast journalists

  • Be part of the thriving MediaCity community – it’s the north-west's leading digital and creative hub and is home to the BBC and ITV

  • Gain a full understanding of the broadcast journalism landscape in the context of both traditional and new media

Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling
  • Essential Reporting
  • Law and Ethics
  • Multimedia Reporting
  • Audio and Visual Journalism: Production

Year 2

  • Critical Journalism Studies
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Broadcast Newsdays
    A number of options from the below list will run each year:
  • Future Journalism
  • Lifestyle Journalism
  • Feature Writing
  • Sports Journalism
  • Court Reporting
  • Political Communication: Media and Democracy
  • Music Journalism
  • Public Affairs
  • Celebrity Journalism
  • Podcasting
  • War and Conflict Reporting
  • University Wide Language Programme
  • Quays News

Year 3

  • Journalism Practice
  • Major Journalism Project or Dissertation
    A number of options from the below list will run each year:
  • Photojournalism
  • Political and Campaigning Journalism
  • Magazine Journalism
  • Interests, Power, and Media Policy
  • Journalism and Public Relations
  • Investigative Journalism
  • University Wide Language Programme
  • Advanced Sports Journalism

Assessment method

50% Workshops, 30% Lectures and 20% Newsdays

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
PP53
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PP53
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 Minimum of 2 A Levels General Studies is accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

UCAS Tariff 112

Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course

Scottish Higher

112 UCAS points

AS

AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs Maximum no of AS subjects accepted is 2

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 UCAS Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

Extended Project

Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 UCAS Points

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C or 4 (or above) in English GCSE is required

T Level - M

Additional entry requirements

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