
Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
From breaking news to cultural reviews, sports reporting to in-depth investigations, we’ll help you scrutinise, interrogate and report on the issues that really matter.
Our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism course is geared towards inquiring and creative thinkers seeking a career in journalism and the creative media industries. This vocationally focussed course provides you with practical training to equip you with high level multimedia, digital research and communication skills, so that you are ready for employment in the fast-paced media industry.
Throughout this h...
From breaking news to cultural reviews, sports reporting to in-depth investigations, we’ll help you scrutinise, interrogate and report on the issues that really matter.<br/><br/>Our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism course is geared towards inquiring and creative thinkers seeking a career in journalism and the creative media industries. This vocationally focussed course provides you with practical training to equip you with high level multimedia, digital research and communication skills, so that you are ready for employment in the fast-paced media industry.<br/><br/>Throughout this hands-on course you will be provided with co-curricular opportunities to work on live events and current affairs, both nationally and internationally, gaining experience of working to professional deadlines.<br/><br/>You will have access to high-spec, industry-standard television and radio studios, a newsroom, edit suites and public-facing digital platforms, enabling you to develop a real-world portfolio of journalism to showcase your work to prospective employers.<br/><br/>Youll be taught by a team of experienced journalists with many years industry experience and excellent links to major media players including newspapers, TV companies, radio stations and digital publishers. This ensures what is taught on the course is informed by and responsive to the latest trends and developments in the rapidly evolving digital space.<br/><br/>This course has a foundation year available.<br/><br/><strong>Features and Benefits</strong><br/>• Modules are led by accomplished journalists, including current and former reporters and editors.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We’ll encourage you to find your own creative identity and express yourself through a variety of digital content, media and genres.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Throughout your degree, each year will offer increasing flexibility, allowing you to pursue your own interests through a range of options, including magazine, digital audio and video, or arts journalism.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You may have the opportunity to take the four-year route, spending a year studying abroad, or boost your career prospects with a placement in industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• All of our students have access to high-spec, professional television and radio studios, a newsroom, and edit suites situated in a dedicated wing of our Grosvenor East building; giving you the practical experience youll need to become a journalist.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2W31
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
A level
B,C,C
B,B,C
T Level
M
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