Journalism BA (Hons)

Journalism at City has a real-world emphasis. You’ll spend time in small workshops learning the multimedia skills required for a career in 21st century journalism: from writing, reporting and interviewing, to social media analytics and preparing page layouts on screen.<br/><br/>This is complemented by academic modules exploring the role and impact of journalism in society through elective modules in English, Sociology, Politics and Creative Writing. These classes are delivered through lectures and seminars and assessed through examination and essays.<br/><br/>We’ll help you get ahead in this competitive sector by helping you organise professional work experience as part of your degree.<br/><br/>Recent work experience includes: Sky News and Sky Sports, The Times, Prospect Magazine and New York Times summer internships.<br/><br/>Learn how to write news and features, use the professional standard TV studio, and make video and audio packages and websites<br/><br/>Develop your skills in professional facilities, including a television studio, four radio studios, two radio broadcast newsrooms, two digital newsrooms, and two TV editing and production newsrooms<br/><br/>Benefit from our extensive links with media organisations in London, nationally and internationally<br/><br/>Join a global network of over 5,000 media professionals who began their journalism career at City.

Clearing is your chance to study in the heart of London.<br><br>Ranked 3rd in the UK for Social Mobility (HEPI 2023) and 5th for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024), City is proud to be a modern, forward-thinking university. You'll get a choice of exciting modules, a taster of working life, and the chance to meet people from over 160 different countries.<br><br>City is home to more than 20,000 students and 200 undergraduate courses, including History & Politics, Aerospace Engineering, Media Production, and Law. Whatever you study, you'll get the opportunity to gain experience through industry placements & summer internships, and lifelong memories through optional study abroad semesters.<br><br>You'll also be studying in London! Picture rainy afternoons in the British Museum, study sessions in the spectacular British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and delicious food spots in Islington. That's what City life looks like.