Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year)

If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. Develop the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment including TV, radio, print and online journalism.

Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU?

• This practice led course will give you the skills for a fast-paced career in journalism. You'll have access to brand new newsrooms and state-of-the-art TV, radio and podcast studios where you'll produce news broadcasts, film TV news packages and interview guests live

• Take part in authentic news day activities in the community reporting from your very own patch and publish news and features on the student run BUzz website, Nerve magazine and campus radio station

• Learn from experienced professionals and successful alumni. Previous speakers include Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (BBC HARDTalk)

• Graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the Professional Publisher’s Association (PPA) - and complete professional qualifications alongside your studies

• Make invaluable industry connections during a 30-week work placement with organisations such as national and regional media, the BCC and Sky Sports

• 90% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after finishing their studies.

Course Accreditation

You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the Professional Publisher’s Association.

National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accreditation is very prominent on the course and you'll study towards the Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism during your three years at BU. You'll have the opportunity to gain this important industry qualification and graduate with the Gold standard (A-C) or standard diploma. Gaining this important industry qualification will increase employability and ensure you are ready for a fast-paced newsroom. The tuition and first sit exam fees are included in university fees.

The Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC) only accredits courses that offer the highest professional standards of journalism training in the UK. The industry respected accreditation will boost employability and ensure you leave with the skills that the broadcast industry requires.

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) is the main publishing industry body which promotes companies involved in the production of media, supporting the creative economy at governmental level in the United Kingdom.

This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Course Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work

As part of the Degree, in Year 1 you will study Broadcast Journalism | News and Storytelling | Journalism & Society | Research for Journalism | Media Law | Digital Storytelling | Shorthand