Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)

Course overview

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What will I study?

• This course combines multi-disciplinary training in TV, radio, newspaper, magazine, and online journalism
• These creative areas are enhanced by the traditional benefits of an academic education
• The programme has close contact with leading journalists, editors, and professional training bodies
• Practical work is project-based with students writing newspaper and magazine copy and producing radio and television bulletins and packages to industry standards and deadlines
• A professional working environment is simulated in dedicated newsrooms and digitally equipped studios
• View the detailed course content description

Who should do this course?

• We are looking for applicants that have a sound grasp of the English language, creative writing ability and a good presentational style
• Student’s must be aware of world affairs and be able to express their own opinions and thoughts
• We also like applicants to have undertaken some work experience within a media environment
• View the selection criteria for this course

What can I do next?

• This journalism course produces imaginative graduates able to produce news and features for TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and online publications
• Recent graduates are journalists on magazines, newspapers, radio and television – including national newspapers, CNN and the BBC
• View the career opportunities for our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism graduates
• Many of our graduates go on to study a Postgraduate course at BU

Tell me more

BA (Hons) Multi-media Journalism students have been named the Best Performing Course of its kind in the country by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). Our course was the first journalism course in the UK to be accredited by the three main professional bodies.

The student newspaper 'The Rock' is also run by BA (Hons) Multi-Media Journalism students and has an online version too.

In the news ...

• Internationally renowned journalists and filmmakers visit BU
• Showreel training for Multi-media Journalism students
• Kurt Schork Memorial Awards Evening
• Journalism students pitch ideas to experts
• BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism students attend workshops and lectures designed to boost their employability

And if you would like to keep up-to-date with all the latest news - please take a look at the Journalism & Communication academic group web-pages (written for students, by students).