Journalism BA (Hons)

Journalism is featured in the top 20 in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and is rated 2nd for student satisfaction with feedback.

We teach the next generation of talented journalists. This degree gives you all the skills you need to go behind the headlines and build a career as a journalist in the age of the internet.

‌94% of students said that they were satisfied with the overall quality of this course, according to the National Student Survey 2019
Gain substantial practical experience of researching and producing powerful print, audio, video and online stories
Get to grips with the latest techniques and technologies which are transforming journalism in an era of digital news
Enjoy work placements with media organisations in the UK or overseas
Hone your skills in our outstanding facilities which include TV and radio studios as well as a fully equipped newsroom
Take the chance to specialise in a journalistic genre of your choice – from film to fashion, sport to crime, science to politics
Prepare for a rewarding career in journalism, online or broadcast media production, PR, advertising, corporate communications, law, public administration or politics
Spend time studying abroad in America or Europe
We have a strong focus on employability: 91.7% of graduates from this course had reached graduate level destinations within 6 months of completing this course (HESA 2016).