Journalism BA (Hons)

Want to have a say on how we understand worldwide events, creating compelling stories and reporting news as it happens?Journalism is one of today’s fastest moving industries but at its heart lies the unchanging ability to tell a good story. Our Broadcast Journalism Training Council accredited degree will give you the multimedia skills, practical experience and industry knowledge needed to succeed in this exciting and important industry.Specialise your skills as you work on your own individual and group projects producing videos, short films, TV and radio programmes, podcasts, magazines and online content for our own digital platform The Yorkie. You will also take part in live production and newsdays, working to turn around material to deadlines - just as you would in industry.This commitment to practical work-relevant learning is possible through our strong links with industry. We will help you build a network of contacts and complete 15 days of media work experience as well as contributing to live projects for external clients.There is also the opportunity to get involved in our Students’ Union radio station, Saints Radio and you will have the chance to work alongside digital media agency YorkMix and see your stories published online.Facilities include a dedicated newsroom, TV and radio studios, specialist software and editing suites, plus a full range of cameras and sound equipment for location recording. The course covers the full digital skillset to enable you to work in today’s online world, as well as build professional-level competence in the important areas of media law, ethics and public affairs.A Journalism degree can lead to careers in many exciting areas of media including film, television and radio production, events management, communications, PR and marketing. Studying Journalism will launch you into a working life that embraces wide-ranging areas from politics to fashion, business to sport and travel to the arts.