**Overview:**
Based in the heart of MediaCityUK, you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.
Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and television.
While this course will enable you to work across multiple media platforms, its main focus will encourage you to specialise in the area of broadcast journalism, allowing you to hone your ability to investigate, record, write, edit, present and produce news for radio and television formats.
You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice through regular news days and practical assessments. This will all be supported by the study of law, ethics and journalism theory. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the student- led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by industry professionals and guests editors from the BBC and ITV.
Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, a range of newspapers and online sites as well as finding work in related areas such as public relations.
Course Details - Modules
You will study six modules in year one, providing you with a broad understanding of journalism across print, online, radio and TV mediums.
You will then have the opportunity to pursue a specialised pathway throughout years two and three. This will allow you to build on core skills gained from your first year, as well as create your own programme route from a suite of optional modules including sports journalism, music journalism and political journalism.
The broadcast pathway will guide you towards a career in TV and radio journalism, whilst offering you the flexibility to study options in print and online. There are also pathway options in news and multimedia.
The course includes shorthand tuition, allowing you to reach the gold standard of 100wpm, as well as broadcast workshops in editing and use of equipment, including cameras and recording devices.
Your final year will include multi-platform newsdays in our MediaCityUK newsroom and work placements with our industry partners.
Throughout your study, you will also be offered the opportunity to take NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) examinations.
Course Details – Assessment Method
50% Workshops, 30% Lectures and 20% Newsdays
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Broadcast Journalism Training Council
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:
PP53
Institution code:
S03
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
120 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course in a Media or English subject
UCAS Tariff Points 120
Minimum of 2 A Levels to include specific subjects - Media related subjects and / or English or Humanities subject (if strong personal statement, interest in current affairs)
General Studies is accepted.
120 UCAS points
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Maximum no of AS subjects accepted is 2
120 UCAS Points
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
UCAS Tariff 120
To include specific subjects: Media related subjects and / or English
120 UCAS Points
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal Subject is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT
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