
Journalism: Broadcast BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism: Broadcast BA (Hons)
Overview:
Based in the heart of MediaCityUK, you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.
Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and televi...
<strong>Overview:</strong><br/>Based in the heart of MediaCityUK, you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.<br/><br/>Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and television.<br/><br/>While this course will enable you to work across multiple media platforms, its main focus will encourage you to specialise in the area of broadcast journalism, allowing you to hone your ability to investigate, record, write, edit, present and produce news for radio and television formats.<br/><br/>You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice through regular news days and practical assessments. This will all be supported by the study of law, ethics and journalism theory. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the student- led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by industry professionals and guests editors from the BBC and ITV.<br/><br/>Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, a range of newspapers and online sites as well as finding work in related areas such as public relations.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PP53
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Scottish Higher
112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
UCAS Tariff 112
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 UCAS Points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in English GCSE is required
AS
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs Maximum no of AS subjects accepted is 2
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 UCAS Points
Extended Project
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
A level
B,B,C
UCAS Tariff Points 112 Minimum of 2 A Levels General Studies is accepted.
T Level
M
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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