3Jul
UndergraduateYou can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Report on world-changing events as they unfold on TV, radio, print or online with a career in journalism. This professionally accredited course will develop the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Gain newsgathering skills and experience in modern journalism
- Understand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracy
- Create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms
- Have access to purpose-built facilities including computer suites, TV and radio studios, and a dedicated newsroom
- 93% of BA (Hons) Journalism students said staff were good at explaining things*
- Professionally accredited
- Study and work in a city with a fast-rising reputation as a media hub
- Specialist facilities to create multimedia news content
- Open the doors to working in a practical environment at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies
- Take in unique insights from leaders from across the business world in Leeds Business School's guest lecture series
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Introduction to Journalism
- Digital Publishing
- Reporting
- Journalism Skills 1
- Journalism Practice & Principles
- Introduction to Media Law
- Broadcast Journalism
- Media Law in Context
- Writing Features
- Digital Newsdays
- Journalism Skills 2
- Futures: Reading the Media
- Government & Political Context in the UK
- Broadcast Newsdays
- Magazine Production
- Multiplatform Newsdays
- Magazine Newsdays
- Journalism Skills 3
- Journalism Project
- Magazine Newsdays
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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:
- P500
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE