Journalism - BA (Hons)
Teesside University
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As a journalism student you learn practical and professional skills, growing your confidence to produce journalistic content suitable for TV, radio, magazines, print and social media. You develop your editorial judgement and presentation skills by assembling bulletins, feature and news packages for our unique platform TUXtra. This course has been developed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you graduate ready to compete for your dream job, or continue onto postgraduate study.You learn how ...Read more

As a journalism student you learn practical and professional skills, growing your confidence to produce journalistic content suitable for TV, radio, magazines, print and social media. You develop your editorial judgement and presentation skills by assembling bulletins, feature and news packages for our unique platform TUXtra. This course has been developed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you graduate ready to compete for your dream job, or continue onto postgraduate study.You learn how to shoot and edit video and audio, produce news packages to deadlines, research and interview, create campaigns, project manage and engage with audiences on social media. Develop your practice in a safe and supportive environment, working mainly in our bespoke multimedia newsroom, TV and radio studios.You can undertake a short-term on campus placement with Teesside Online – part of Reach PLC, one of the largest media companies in the UK. This helps you develop employment prospects with real-world experience that helps you cultivate new skills and a deeper understanding of the industry and its working practices.We celebrate your successes big and small throughout your course, our annual Journalism Awards are supported by local and national media professionals, offering you the chance to network with crucial industry connections.Length: 3 years (or 4 with a work placement)

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63rd
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90th
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Chloe
19 Jan 26

Teesside University is a genuinely great place to study and I would highly recommend it. As a second-year Journalism student, my experience so far has been extremely positive. The..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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£17,000 per year

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19 Jan 26
Journalism - BA (Hons)
Teesside University is a genuinely great place to study and I would highly recommend it. As a second-year Journalism student, my experience so far has been extremely positive. The...
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Teesside University
Teesside University , Tees Valley

Teesside University is proud to be named a WUSCA 2025 University of the Year....

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Teesside University
Tees Valley Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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