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Multimedia and Broadcast Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course overview This course bridges the gap between technical production and journalism, giving you a stepping stone towards a career in a modern, fast-paced newsroom. You’ll explore a range of broadcast journalism topics such as storytelling, podcasting, impact journalism, and emerging technologies. You will also receive presenter and voice training, and will work to live "News Day" briefs for real-world experience. Why study this multimedia and broadcast journalism degree?

  • Gain degree-level skills in modern broadcast journalism
  • Combine this with an understanding of technical production and content creation
  • Learn from industry professionals with experience across major broadcasters such as the BBC and Sky News
  • Develop your professional profile through real-world projects, work placements, and live broadcasts
  • Gain proficiency in the latest tools, from virtual production to automated newsroom workflows
  • Prepare for the future of journalism by studying emerging technologies and how they impact the field.
  • This course is designed for students seeking to enter the fast-paced world of modern media, combining storytelling expertise with cutting-edge production skills. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical, legal, and ethical elements of journalism across various broadcast platforms.
As media technologies evolve, so will your skills, preparing you to work in today’s integrated digital landscape — whether on television, online, or through new and emerging platforms. The course will teach a wide variety of topics relevant to broadcast journalism, including but not limited to: storytelling, podcasting, production software, virtual production, politics and public administration, course reporting, studio and outside broadcasting, ethics and law for journalism, impact journalism, and emerging technologies. The programme is distinctive in its focus on broadcast journalism, rather than print media, and is aimed at catering for this new broadcasting landscape. Key study topics
  • Storytelling for news
  • Podcasting & outside broadcasting
  • Virtual production
  • Ethics and law
  • Impact journalism
  • Emerging technologies.

Modules

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of media production, filmmaking, broadcast and music, alongside creative problem-solving. You will begin developing the core skills needed for a future in digital television production, film, editing and post-production, music, photogtaphy and sound design, broadcast engineering or multi-platform content creation. The IFY will be designed to maximise Level 4 readiness. Modules are as follows: • Module 1: Diagnostic exploration – making informed choices • Module 2: Technical – media, film, TV and music tools, methods and production practices • Module 3: Specialist – industry-focused and live media, film, TV and music projects • Module 4: Integration – final major project

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P344
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9790 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9790 Year 1
Scotland £9790 Year 1
Wales £9790 Year 1
Channel Islands £9790 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9790 Year 1
EU £17500 Year 1
International £17500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790). Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
Multimedia and Broadcast Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS