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Multimedia Journalism

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

From breaking news to cultural reviews, sports reporting to in-depth video features, magazines and radio, we’ll help you scrutinise, interrogate and report on the issues that really matter.

Our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism course is geared towards inquiring and creative thinkers seeking a career in journalism and the media communications industries. This vocationally focussed course provides you with practical training to equip you with high level multimedia, digital production skills, so that you are ready for employment in the fast-paced media industry.

Throughout this hands-on course you will be provided with co-curricular opportunities to work on live events and current affairs, both nationally and internationally, gaining experience of working to professional deadlines.

You will have access to high-spec, industry-standard television and radio studios, a newsroom, edit suites and public-facing digital platforms, enabling you to develop a real-world portfolio of journalism to showcase your work to prospective employers.

You'll be taught by a team of experienced journalists with many years' industry experience and excellent links to major media players including magazines, news organisations, broadcasters and digital publishers. This ensures what is taught on the course is informed by and responsive to the latest trends and developments in the rapidly evolving digital space.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and Benefits

  • Industry-led teaching - Taught by current and former reporters and editors, you’ll gain practical insights and professional guidance that prepare you to thrive in real-world media environments.

  • Creative expression - Develop your voice across digital, audio, video, and text formats, enabling you to produce engaging content that reflects your interests and style.

  • Flexible learning options - As you progress through your degree, you can specialise in areas like magazine, arts, or digital journalism, helping you build a portfolio that aligns with your career goals.

  • Placements and study abroad - Extend your experience through a year abroad or a professional placement, gaining practical skills and networking opportunities to enhance your employability.

  • Professional media facilities - Work in TV and radio studios, newsrooms, and edit suites designed for real-world production, giving you hands-on experience that prepares you for a journalism career.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
2W31
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
2W31
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC-BBC

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
104-112

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including

Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above

Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

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

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass
and
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

Learn more on the Manchester Metropolitan University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*
EU & InternationalTBC

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.

We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.

All fees stated may be subject to change.

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