Journalism

Curious about people and the world? Develop the skills needed for a career in journalism, with a focus on in-depth research, critical thinking and storytelling that makes an impact.

Gain extensive hands-on experience in industry-standard TV and radio studios, learning from expert practitioners and guest speakers. Develop top-level news and social media writing, supported by opportunities for industry placements.

• Specialist journalism: this course has a predominantly broadcast, web and social media focus with opportunities to specialise in an area you are passionate about.

• Career-focused skills: develop strong written and verbal communication skills, including news writing and broadcast presentation.

• Applied learning: get practical experience with broadcasting, social media and digital journalism tools.

Why you should study this course

• Ranked 3rd for Journalism, Guardian University Guide 2025

• Industry recognised: accreditation by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) ensures industry-relevant multi-platform training by experienced staff and a short-term work placement.

• Specialised facilities: access to professional standard TV and radio studios, wireless newsrooms, podcast booths and video editing suites, as well as the Media Loan Service for borrowing cameras and other portable recording equipment. These can help you develop the skills and techniques employers need.

• Content portfolio: build a portfolio of varied stories and other media material, right from your first year, with many involving interactions with external sources and collaborators to help improve your employment prospects.

• Global reach: take part in collaborative projects with other media students internally, nationally and globally - enhancing creativity, skills and employability.

• Choose your path: optional year-long work placement or study abroad on top of short placements, boosting real-world experience and career readiness.2 Previous students have secured work experience and employment at Sky, BBC, ITV, Coventry City FC, Heat magazine and The New York Times among others.

• Develop highly valued skills: reflecting the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving and powerful presentation and listening skills.

Where our graduates work
Previous graduates of the course have gone on to work for a range of broadcasters, newspapers, magazines and online outlets, including the BBC, Sky Sports, ITV, the Telegraph website and Heat magazine.

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Course Modules

This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses:
Journalism BA (Hons)
Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Year One Modules:
Multiplatform Skills in the Digital Age
The Power to Influence: Media and Responsibility
Creating Stories: Narratives and Communities
Digital Tribes: Understanding Audiences

Year Two Modules:
Chasing the Deadline: Newsrooms in Action
Being A Credible Journalist: Public Affairs, Law and Ethics
Networking, Professionalism and Self-branding in the Media
Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalism

Sandwich Year:
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final years of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final Year Modules:
Running a Professional Newsroom
Political and Investigative Journalism
Diving Deep: Long- form Journalism and Innovation

Optional Modules:
Sports Journalism
Persuasion: Public Relations and Marketing

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.