Program Overview

Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: BA: P500, BA with Foundation: P501
• Level: Undergraduate UG BA (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 years, Full Time Foundation: 4 years, Part Time: 4 - 6 years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical
• Fees UK 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 (per 20 credits), Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• Fees International 25/26: Full Time: £15,700, Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

You begin Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) by learning the core skills and knowledge you need to work as a journalist. You rapidly move on to producing your own news, honing your writing and editing skills whilst deepening your knowledge of the law, ethics and professional practice of journalism today.

Each year on our journalism degree, you develop your skills further across a range of platforms and in your final year, you will be producing major pieces of both journalistic and academic work with which to launch you into your journalism career.

The University of Northampton’s Multimedia Journalism programme is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.

The BJTC is a partnership between universities and the top broadcasters such as the BBC, Sky, ITN, Global Radio and more. When you graduate from us, you are also eligible for a BJTC skills certificate which will help as you apply for jobs.

This multimedia journalism degree course will open a range of career opportunities, in journalism, public relations and the wider media industry. Typical starter jobs include reporters, broadcast assistants, video content managers and producers. Graduates from Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) have worked for the BBC, BT Sport, LBC, Sky News, ventured into public relations or have gone on to master’s study.

Highlights

• Newsroom, television and radio studios with all the software you need
• Volunteer on our own community radio station, NLive. You can present your own show, read the news or produce behind the scenes – including on Election Night
• Gain experience covering national and international events, such as the Coronation of King Charles III, Commonwealth Games 2022 and World Cup 2022.
• Multimedia Journalism degree accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
• Learn from former and practising journalists
• Develop a portfolio of published work during the journalist degree to show employers
• Complete a minimum of 15 days on journalism placement
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for Multimedia Journalism is: BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical
• You will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
• Other Entry Requirements: We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications who have an active interest in the study and practice of journalism.

Course Content

• Year 1:
  • Storytelling for News (20 Credits)
  • Law and Public Affairs for Journalists (20 Credits)
  • Reporting Power
  • Newsgathering Skills
  • News Production Skills
  • Journalism Now (20 Credits)
• Year 2:
  • Design Skills for Journalists (20 Credits)
  • Digital Skills for Journalists (20 Credits)
  • Law and Regulation for Journalists (20 Credits)
  • Broadcast Skills (Newsdays 1) (20 Credits)
  • Newsdays (2)
  • Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills
• Year 3:
  • Law and International Media Regulation (20 Credits)
  • Journalism Practical Project (20 Credits)
  • LAUNCHPAD: Careers in Journalism (20 Credits)
  • Multiplatform Journalism (20 Credits)
  • Future Trends in Journalism (20 Credits)
  • Journalism Dissertation (20 Credits)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK Full Time: £9,535
  • UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • UK Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • International Full Time: £15,700
  • International Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
• Additional costs:
  • printing costs: £50+ per year
  • external hard drive to store material: £50
  • travel on Newsdays to stories: No more than £50
  • Optional: Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media: Adrian Warner
• Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media: Kate Ironside
• Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Broadcast Journalism: Hilary Scott

Careers and Employability

This course will open up a range of career opportunities, in journalism, public relations and the wider media industry. Typical starter jobs include reporters, broadcast assistants, video content managers and producers

Graduates from Multimedia Journalism have gone on to work for the BBC, BT Sport, LBC, Sky News and into public relations or have gone on to master’s study.