Journalism with Foundation Year 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.

Choose our foundation year route if you want to strengthen your knowledge and skills before you progress to stage one of the BA (Hons) Journalism degree
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've developed this course with your future in mind. New technologies are revolutionising the industry and the ways in which people receive their news. We’ll equip you to be a multi-skilled multimedia professional who can rise to the challenge.

Your Foundation Year provides you with a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge you need and introduces you to the subject of journalism, enabling you to achieve your full honours degree in four years.