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Journalism - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

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

You'll have the opportunity to use our facilities to create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms. You’ll combine the best of the past with an eye on the future.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

You’ll be primed with the strong practical and multimedia skills demanded in today’s newsrooms. Exciting opportunities in news, digital content creation and digital agencies will be open to you. You’ll also benefit from our staff’s close links to regional and national broadcasting, print and online media industries. Previous students have completed placements with the BBC, ITV, magazines and national newspapers and have gone on to work for media organisations across the world.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    39th out of 92 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    120 60%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    36th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    16th

    6

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