Journalism

Report on current events as they unfold on TV, radio, print or online with a career in journalism.

This professionally accredited course will develop the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Gain newsgathering skills and experience in modern journalism

• Understand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracy

• Create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms

• Have access to purpose-built facilities including computer suites, TV and radio studios, and a dedicated newsroom

ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the bjtc (Broadcast Journalism Training Council) and the PPA (Professional Publishers Association).

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You'll have the opportunity to use our facilities to create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms by combining the best of the past with an eye on the future.

Industry links
Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. We have links that can help you find work in organisations such as the BBC, Sky Sports and with a variety of local and national media companies. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.

Guest lecture series
You'll have access to the guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan.

Why study the Journalism course at Leeds Beckett University?

• 93% of students on BA (Hons) Journalism were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*

• Professionally accredited

• Specialist facilities to create multimedia news content

• Open the doors to working in a practical environment at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies

*National Student Survey 2025

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Introduction to Journalism
• Digital Publishing
• Reporting
• Journalism Practice & Principles
• Introduction to Media Law
• Broadcast Journalism
• Court & Shorthand

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Media Law in Context
• Writing Features
• Digital Newsdays
• Futures: Reading the Media
• Government & Political Context in the UK
• Broadcast Newsdays
• Council & Shorthand

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Magazine Production
• Multiplatform Newsdays
• Magazine Newsdays
• Professional Practice in Journalism
• Journalism Project
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.