Journalism BA (Hons)

**Why study Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/><br/><br/>- LJMU ranked 14th in the UK for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Both industry accreditations means that the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements<br/><br/><br/>- Practical training in research and writing, broadcast, print and online production<br/><br/><br/>- Option to learn invaluable Shorthand techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to write for MerseyNews Live website<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching from journalists with many years experience and links to local and national newspapers, TV companies and radio stations<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations, including a paid internship with the Index on Censorship<br/><br/><br/>- Use industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios and editing booths<br/><br/><br/>- 93% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on this course were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- 95% of students surveyed said academic support was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- The Liverpool Screen School is a BAFTA albert Education Partner and proud to be working with albert to arm students with the sustainability knowledge they’ll need when joining the screen industries. BAFTA albert is the leading screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability <br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>A highly vocational programme, the BA (Hons) Journalism is taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. Facilities include edit suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio.<br/><br/>This highly vocational BA (Hons) degree programme provides practical training in these areas, and will further your understanding of the law and how public bodies work. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are useful in any career, not just journalism. In your third year you can specialise in an area related to your future career aspirations.<br/><br/>You will have access to the Liverpool Screen Schools industry-standard facilities, helping you secure the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. These facilities include edit suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio.<br/><br/>Our strong links with local newspapers, television companies and radio stations mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course, and you will be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website.