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

Journalism is essential to democracy, and this course prepares you for a career that informs, challenges, and inspires. With flexible options, you can specialise in areas like music, lifestyle, or sports journalism, while exploring vital topics such as social justice, protest, and marginalised communities.

Build core skills in research, interviewing, writing, and web publishing, alongside multimedia training in video and audio production. Learn in industry-standard facilities—including film and radio studios—and benefit from expert teaching by experienced journalists and academics. Guest speakers, including award-winning professionals and alumni, share real-world insights to inspire your journey.

Tailor your degree with pathways in Creative Writing, Drama, English Literature, Film Studies, History, or Media to expand your expertise and career options. Join student-run Demon Media to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, content creation, and digital publishing.

Boost your career prospects with an optional industry placement year, our previous students have secured opportunities at The Times, Sky Sports, NME, Leicester City Football Club, the BBC and CNN.

* Students feel very positive about our Journalism lecturers, with their votes placing us number 1 in the UK for Assessment and Feedback and 4th in the UK for teaching on their course (NSS, 2025).