Journalism - BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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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 journalismUnderstand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracyCreate multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platformsHave ...Read more

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.

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29/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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39th
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78th
What students say
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Matthew
11 Dec 25

The Campus is great and the course is brilliant, but there seems to be a big disconnect between the students and lecturers/ staff..Read more

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samantha
04 Dec 25

better food in the cafeteria in beckett kitchen...Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language Grade B or above and GCSE Maths Grade C or above (Grade 6 and Grade 4 respectively, for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 3 are accepted in place of GCSE Grade B English Language. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSE Grade C Maths. Grades / Points required

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£16,000 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation - 171.00 per week

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M
Matthew
11 Dec 25
Journalism - BA (Hons)
The Campus is great and the course is brilliant, but there seems to be a big disconnect between the students and lecturers/ staff...
Read more
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samantha
04 Dec 25
Journalism - BA (Hons)
better food in the cafeteria in beckett kitchen....
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