
Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)
If you see yourself as the next voice and face of the airwaves, shaping and driving the news agenda for your generation, this is the course for you.
Delivered by award-winning journalists, this industry-accredited degree will give you the tools and space to tell the stories which matter to you.
You will practice and obtain professional skills and abilities, as you enjoy working alongside your peers, using the latest equipment and facilities, within our Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism in the heart of Nottingham.
Our unique partnership, and 30-year re...
If you see yourself as the next voice and face of the airwaves, shaping and driving the news agenda for your generation, this is the course for you.<br/><br/>Delivered by award-winning journalists, this industry-accredited degree will give you the tools and space to tell the stories which matter to you.<br/><br/>You will practice and obtain professional skills and abilities, as you enjoy working alongside your peers, using the latest equipment and facilities, within our Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism in the heart of Nottingham.<br/><br/>Our unique partnership, and 30-year reputation for excellence, with regional and national broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Sky News, Global Radio, and Bauer Media, provide countless opportunities for working in industry alongside your studies and enables our graduates to gain top positions in broadcasting, news and communications.<br/><br/>Recent graduates have secured roles such as <strong>Producer at Good Morning Britain</strong>, <strong>Reporter at Channel 5 News</strong>, <strong>Researcher at Sky News</strong>, and <strong>Social Media Editor at the Daily Mail</strong>.<br/><br/><strong>Why study Broadcast Journalism at NTU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• NTU is <strong>7th in the UK</strong> for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 93% student satisfaction for BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism (NTU Student Survey 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- 93% of Journalism students are positive about the academic support on their course (NSS 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>BJTC accredited course</strong> - a guarantee youll have the skills that hiring editors are looking for.<br/><br/><br/>• Specialise with optional modules including, sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting or celebrity journalism. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll be working in our industry standard studios, TV gallery and recording booths, honing the skills youll need from day one.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Industry recognition</strong><br/><br/>The course has been developed in close association with major media organisations and is accredited by the <strong>Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)</strong>. This is our guarantee that the course offers innovative and relevant education and training that is highly prized by employers in radio and television.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
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Course Code
P500
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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