BA (Hons) Journalism (Broadcast)

Program Overview

Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, the program offers hands-on experience through placements and student-led broadcasts, preparing graduates for successful careers in TV, radio, and online journalism.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• Develop your skills and techniques in broadcast journalism.
• Gain hands-on experience in TV, radio, and online journalism.
• Launch your career as a broadcast journalist and build your professional profile and portfolio.

Program Description:

• This program is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), ensuring you receive a first-class understanding of the field from leading experts.
• You'll learn from experienced professionals in the industry, and gain valuable on-the-ground experience through placements and involvement in student-led broadcasts.
• The program covers both traditional and new media platforms, preparing you for the realities of working as a professional broadcast journalist in today's digital landscape.
• You'll study at the MediaCity campus, which is one of the country's leading digital and creative hubs and is home to the BBC and ITV.

Outline

Content:

• The program covers a wide range of topics including:
• News gathering and reporting
• Investigative journalism
• Interviewing techniques
• Writing for broadcast
• Camera and editing
• Law and ethics
• Multimedia storytelling
• Future trends in journalism

Structure:

• The program is divided into three years, with each year building on the previous.
• Year one focuses on foundational skills and knowledge, while years two and three allow for specialization and advanced study.

Course Schedule:

• The program includes a mix of lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical exercises.
• You'll also engage in newsdays, where you'll work in teams to produce and broadcast news content.
• You'll have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment, including TV studios, radio studios, and a newsroom.

Modules:

• Year 1:
• Introduction to Journalism
• Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling
• Essential Reporting
• Law and Ethics
• Multimedia Reporting
• Audio and Visual Journalism: Production
• Year 2:
• Critical Journalism Studies
• Broadcast Journalism
• Broadcast Newsdays
• Select elective modules (e.g., Future Journalism, Lifestyle Journalism, Feature Writing)
• Year 3:
• Journalism Practice
• Major Journalism Project or Dissertation
• Select elective modules (e.g., Photojournalism, Political and Campaigning Journalism, Magazine Journalism)

Assessment

• Assessments:
• Essays
• Practical projects
• Exams (including a media law exam)
• Portfolio development
• Newsday participation
• Assessment Criteria:
• Accuracy
• Clarity
• Creativity
• Research skills
• Technical proficiency
• Understanding of journalistic principles

Teaching

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Practical exercises
• One-on-one feedback
• Guest lectures from industry professionals
• Faculty:
• Experienced broadcast journalists and academics
• BJTC-accredited professionals
• Unique Approaches:
• Newsday simulations
• Student-led broadcasts
• Opportunities to work with industry-standard equipment in a professional newsroom environment

Careers

• Potential Career Paths:
• TV journalist
• Radio presenter
• Online journalist
• Public relations practitioner
• Editor
• And more...
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, newspapers, and online sites.
• They have also found work in related areas, including public relations.
• The program prepares students for a successful career in the media, communications, or information sector.

Other

• The program offers students the opportunity to study a world language, such as French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish, alongside their journalism studies.
• Students have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment, including TV studios, radio studios, and a newsroom.
• The program has a strong track record of producing successful graduates who are now working in the media industry.

| Type of study | Year | Fees | |---|---|---| | Full-time home | 2024/25 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2024/25 | £17,040.00 per year | | Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2025/26 | £17,650.00 per year |