Course summary
Report on current 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
- 95% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Journalism*
- Professionally accredited
- We are ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK for studying Journalism**
- 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
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
- Journalism Skills 3
- Journalism Project
- Magazine Newsdays
How to apply
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 - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE