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, come to Huddersfield – your career in journalism starts here.
We’ll support you to explore this fast-paced world – and equip you to enter it, as a rising media star. It’s our job to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to reach the audiences of the future.
Not only will you master researching, reporting, interviewing and writing – you’ll also broaden your intellectual horizons and begin to see the bigger picture, with high-level thinking and analytical approaches.
Why study Journalism at Huddersfield?
* You’ll create all kinds of professional content, from articles, magazines and blogs, to video and audio reports and social media output.
* Our top academics will help you develop a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the journalism of the future.
* With optional, specialist modules, you can tailor your degree to your own interests and career ambitions. You’ll meet a wide range of guest tutors and speakers, kickstarting your networking with industry experts.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Analysing Content
Media Users, Audiences and Fans
News Industries and Law
Digital Communication Technology
Digital Video and Audio Production
Year 2
Core modules:
From Studio to Social Media: Media Careers and Entrepreneurship
From Studio to Social Media: Media Careers and Entrepreneurship
Digital Activism Fandom and Participatory Media
Reporting and Writing
Option modules:
Choose up to two from a list which may include:
Television Journalism
Digital Radio and Audio Production
On-Screen Training: Becoming a Presenter
Magazine Design and Production
Sports Broadcasting – Commentary and Writing
Year 3 - optional placement year
Placement Year
Final Year
Core modules:
Political Reporting
Research Dissertation
Students not taking the optional placement year also take:
Media Industry Project
Option modules:
Choose up to three from a list which may include:
Writing Techniques Across Media
Journalism Innovation and Enterprise
Investigative Journalism
Media and Globalisation
Digital Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Netflix and Beyond
The Multi-Platform Newsroom
Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film
Digital Media, Data and Analysis
Video Games and Culture
Course Details – Assessment Method
We use a variety of assessments, including video shorts, podcasts, newsroom days, audience research portfolios, essays, production pitches, data analytics, presentations, and dissertation. This allows you the ability to tailor your degree to fit your passions, interests and strengths.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
P500
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15000.0
Year 1
International
15000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
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