BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism

UCAS

A Foundation Year is available on these courses. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations:

Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), The Professional Publishers Association (PPA)

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects:

None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components or equivalent

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Entry requirements, contact hours and course costs

If you’d like to work in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. You’ll gain all the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment, including TV, radio, print and online journalism.

The course

You’ll learn the theoretical framework and hone your practical skills by producing copy, bulletins and broadcast packages in our TV and radio studios, which replicate professional working environments. You’ll be taught the importance of originality and be introduced to innovative storytelling techniques. You’ll also take part in authentic newsday activities while learning from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful graduates.

As a student journalist at BU, you’ll have the chance to publish news and features across our student platforms: BUzz and Nerve Media.

You can also take advantage of BU’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match press conferences and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium.

Placement opportunities

What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to complete either a four- or 30-week placement in industry with organisations such as national and regional media, the BBC and Sky Sports. This enables you to put theory into practice, make industry contacts and gain insight into how the sector operates.

Accredited degree

When you graduate, you’ll have a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies, including the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). As an NCTJ accredited course, you will work towards the coveted NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism. This professional qualification can radically enhance your credibility and employability as a practicing journalist. It also means you can graduate with this industry respected hallmark of excellence.

Even if you know you want to write for a living, it pays to develop skills in shooting and editing video, as journalists are now expected to share content in all sorts of ways.

Sarah Howells, graduate and The Gluten Free Blogger