English and Multimedia Journalism Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) English and Multimedia Journalism brings together the best of English studies and modern journalism. With us you’ll explore literature from the Victorian era to today, studying how stories shape culture across film, art, creative writing and popular media, while learning how to tell stories yourself in a fastmoving, multimedia world.

From day one, you’ll work with experienced reporters and editors who bring real newsroom expertise into your teaching. With access to industry standard TV and radio studios, edit suites and digital publishing tools, you’ll learn how journalists produce content for broadcast, print and online. You’ll also get the chance to work on live events and current affairs, gaining hands-on experience, building your portfolio and learning how to meet real deadlines.

Being based in Manchester means studying in one of the UK’s biggest digital and creative hubs, right next to MediaCityUK – home to the BBC and ITV. It’s the perfect place to build a network, grow your confidence and open doors to a future career in journalism, media, digital storytelling, communications or the wider creative industries. Throughout your degree, you’ll be supported by leading researchers in English and professionals from across the media world, helping you develop the writing, analytical and technical skills you’ll need for life after graduation.

[This course has a foundation year available](https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-english-and-multimedia-journalism-with-a-foundation-year).

Features and Benefits

* Learn from experts: Multimedia journalism modules led by accomplished journalists, including current and former reporters and editors; and English modules by academics who are leading researchers in their fields.

* Industry-standard facilities: You'll have access to a state-of-the-art professional television studio, alongside brand new radio studios and edit suites.

* Hone your craft: You’ll be encouraged to find your own creative identity and express yourself through a variety of digital content, media and genres.

* Build your knowledge: You’ll have access to the many conferences, readings, research programmes, festivals and competitions run by the department.

* Make connections: We’ll help you build your own network among our many partners within the creative and culturally rich city of Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.

* Study abroad or industry placement: You can take the four-year route, spending a year studying abroad, or boost your career prospects with a placement in industry.