Program Overview

Journalism (Broadcast)

Overview

The Journalism (Broadcast) program at the University of Salford is a three-year undergraduate degree that focuses on developing students' skills and techniques in broadcast journalism. The program is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and covers both traditional and new media to prepare students for the reality of working as a professional broadcast journalist.

Course Details

Year One

• Introduction to Journalism: Students study and discuss the purpose, ethics, and culture of journalism, and are introduced to key journalism models and theories.
• Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling: Seasoned broadcast professionals teach students how to produce audio and video journalism content.
• Essential Reporting: Students learn how to source and produce stories, providing them with fundamental editorial and technical skills.
• Law and Ethics: Students gain a basic understanding of the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks in which all journalists work.
• Multimedia Reporting: Students develop as networked journalists by developing their own blog and exploring the multitude of digital platforms available to source and output journalistic content.

Year Two

• Critical Journalism Studies: Students develop their understanding of the ways in which technological, social, political, and cultural changes have impacted journalism.
• Broadcast Journalism: Students are introduced to more advanced techniques in editing and camerawork, live reporting, and studio skills across radio, TV, and online platforms.
• Broadcast Newsdays: Students work in teams to create and broadcast a range of news bulletins, packages, and programs across radio and television.
• Optional modules:
  • 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 Three

• Journalism Practice: Students gain professional journalism experience in multimedia newsrooms.
• Major Journalism Project or Dissertation: Students produce an in-depth piece of written, audio, or video journalism with professional tutorial supervision.
• Optional modules:
  • 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

Employment and Stats

• Employment: Graduates may pursue roles in journalism, communications, or information sectors, as well as related fields such as PR, communications, and video production.
• Further study: Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through the university's postgraduate programs.
• Career Links: Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, newspapers, and online sites, as well as found work in related areas, including public relations.

Requirements

• Applicant profile: Students should have experience in journalism and multimedia content creation, and be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in their personal statement.
• Standard entry requirements:
  • GCSE English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 points
  • A level: 112 points
  • T level: Merit
  • BTEC National Diploma: DMM
  • Access to HE: 112 points including Media or Humanities subject area
  • Scottish Highers: 112 points
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 points including Media or Humanities
  • European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma with 74% overall including Media or Humanities
• International students: IELTS 7.0, with a written element of 8.0 and no element below 6.0.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26), £9,535 per year (2026/27)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26), £18,120 per year (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• Books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Scholarships for International Students

• High-achieving international students may be eligible for one of the university's scholarships.