Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism

Program Description

The degree is developed in close consultation with the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). The program teaches core general skills such as writing, video editing, audio skills, camera skills, interviewing, news package production, court reporting, longer form program making and website production. Students will develop an understanding of media law and ethics, including defamation, copyright, legal constraints and media regulation. They will practice live broadcasting and go to court to report on real criminal cases. Students will learn inclusive journalism too, working with diverse communities to help them tell their stories. Importantly, they will also study UK media law so they can practice professional journalism.