Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Huddersfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Huddersfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our Broadcast Journalism degree builds the skills you need to succeed in a competitive industry: from the hands-on, technical and creative skills in video and audio production to a detailed understanding of broadcast industry. You’ll learn about a range of broadcasting texts and genres, as well as politics, media law, media users and ethics.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huddersfield (West Yorkshire)
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Queensgate, HD1 3DH

Start date

On request

About this course

The course has been developed in close consultation with broadcast professionals to make sure we cover what employers are looking for across TV, radio and online journalism, from writing scripts to directing TV features and presenting your own radio shows.

We know you’re coming to university to study on your chosen subject, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.

Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Music, Humanities and Media Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course.

Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification.

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Ethics
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Law
  • Industry
  • Writing
  • Production
  • Media
  • Broadcast
  • Professional
  • Development

Course programme

Year 1

Compulsory modules:
  • Video and Audio Production
  • Writing for the Media and Storytelling
  • Technology
  • Industries
  • Users
  • Texts
Year 2

Compulsory modules:
  • Television and Video Journalism
  • Digital Radio and Audio Production
  • Media Work
  • Methods in Media, Communication and Journalism Research
Year 3 - optional placement or study abroad year
  • Placement Year
Final Year

Compulsory modules:
  • The Multi-Platform Newsroom
  • Political Reporting
  • Dissertation / Practice Dissertation
  • Media Policy, Law and Ethics
  • Media Industry Project
Option modules:

Students who have successfully completed the Work Placement Year replace the Media Industry Project with one option from a list which may include:
  • Journalism Innovation
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Digital Media, Data and Analysis
  • Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film
  • Writing Techniques Across Media (Transmedia Writing)

Additional information

4 years inc. placement year

Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)

Price on request