Journalism: Digital Broadcasting BA (Hons)

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Qualification

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

Location

City Hub

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

**Are you brimming with stories just waiting to be shared? Does the world of journalism and the digital frontier ignite your passion? If so, our Journalism: Digital Broadcasting degree invites you to join us on an immersive voyage of discovery.****Youll harness cutting-edge technology and pioneering storytelling methods. From dynamic live-streaming to probing investigative journalism, youll command the very tools revolutionizing the field. Dive into podcasting, forecast the future with ...Read more

Are you brimming with stories just waiting to be shared? Does the world of journalism and the digital frontier ignite your passion? If so, our Journalism: Digital Broadcasting degree invites you to join us on an immersive voyage of discovery.

You'll harness cutting-edge technology and pioneering storytelling methods. From dynamic live-streaming to probing investigative journalism, you'll command the very tools revolutionizing the field. Dive into podcasting, forecast the future with broadcast studio multimedia, dissect social media narratives, and delve into investigative documentaries. This course propels you into the heart of modern journalism, empowering you to craft compelling narratives that resonate in today's dynamic media landscape.

Awarded by The Open University (OU).

About the course

The degree is based at our ultra-modern £60 million City Hub campus providing access to professional equipment, studio spaces and Adobe Creative Suite along with other relevant software. You'll have opportunities to engage with other students preparing to get into the creative industries and work in response to industry briefs. Guest speakers provide a valuable insight into the practical use of modern digital journalism platforms.Our goal is to shape you into a journalist grounded in strong ethical principles and with a commitment to social justice. We strive to ensure that the media reflects the diverse communities we live in; giving a voice to those who might otherwise be silent and telling stories that matter.This brand new course has been developed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you graduate ready to compete for your dream job, or continue onto postgraduate study.

Year 1 (Level 4) modules:

-Introducing Journalism-Media Law and Ethical Reporting-Broadcast Studio Production Project-Digital Skills for Journalism-Podcasting-Micro-Documentary

Year 2 (Level 5) modules:

-Newsroom Practice-Online Journalism-Ethics and Society-Current Affairs Documentary

Year 3 (Level 6) modules:

-Investigative Journalism-Independent Project

Facilities:

Our Digital Media Centre opened in 2022 and is home to the latest technology and industry standard equipment. With our fully immersive green screen, NDI studio, podcast suite, and state-of-the-art 4K/6K cameras, we're proud to inspire the next generation of media professionals, giving them the hands-on experience they need to help them become future ready.

Assessment

A combination of traditional and innovative assessment methods are used: including case studies, group projects, live briefs, peer review, time-constrained assessments and presentations. There are no examinations.

Bursaries

We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.

Qualification awarded

Level 6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism: Digital Broadcasting - awarded by The Open University (OU).

Progression and careers

Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Students living in

£8,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.