Are you passionate about people and stories? Do you want to find out what’s really going on in our society – and tell the world about it? If so, an exciting career in journalism could begin with our Journalism BA(Hons).
It’s our job to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to reach the audiences of the future. During your studies, then, we’ll support you as you explore this fast-paced world – and equip you to enter it, as a rising media star.
Not only will you master researching, reporting, interviewing, and writing, but you’ll also broaden your i...
Are you passionate about people and stories? Do you want to find out what’s really going on in our society – and tell the world about it? If so, an exciting career in journalism could begin with our Journalism BA(Hons). <br/><br/>It’s our job to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to reach the audiences of the future. During your studies, then, we’ll support you as you explore this fast-paced world – and equip you to enter it, as a rising media star. <br/><br/>Not only will you master researching, reporting, interviewing, and writing, but you’ll also broaden your intellectual horizons and begin to see the bigger picture, with high-level thinking and analytical approaches. <br/><br/>**Why Study Journalism BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>On this course, you’ll be taught by working journalists and you’ll create all kinds of professional content – from articles, magazines, and blog posts, to video and audio reports. Our top academics will help you develop a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the journalism industry of the future. <br/><br/>Thanks to optional, specialist modules, you can tailor your degree to your own interests and career ambitions, building your skills in the process. You’ll also meet a wide range of guest tutors and speakers, allowing you to network with industry experts. <br/><br/>Our students can benefit from the fact that Journalism at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Assessment and Feedback, scoring 93%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023. <br/><br/>Following the course, you could join previous students with a career in industry; past graduates have gone on to work within digital marketing, social media, and public relations. You could work within print journalism, digital journalism, PR, and communications, or within another related area within popular culture. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
P500
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A levelT Level |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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