Journalism BA (Hons)

We are a top 10 university in the UK for Journalism<br/>The Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>Our course provides you with a practical and critical understanding of the changing face of journalism and the legal, political and economic aspects of the profession.<br/><br/>Our emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.<br/><br/>The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.<br/><br/>We’re committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, we treat you not just as a student, but as a working journalist, challenging you to produce work to industry standard so you can excel in a newsroom environment.