If you want to work in the fast-paced world of journalism, this is the course for you. Learn the skills required to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment such as television, radio, print, and online journalism. Produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, and film-TV news packages, and conduct live radio interviews with members of the public and guests. Participate in community-based authentic news day activities to reflect real-world industry practice, and publish news and features across our student platforms. Learn from successful alumni and experienced professionals. Previous speakers have included Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (Daily Mail Online) (BBC HARDTalk) Use BU's affiliation with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match press conferences, and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium.
Foundation year: For UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, we offer a foundation year. This extra year of study will provide you with a solid foundation in the media and communication skills required for this course and boost your confidence, knowledge, and skills for further study. You will progress to the full degree after completing the foundation year.
Course accreditations
You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognized bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), and the Professional Publisher’s Association.
- National Council for the Training of Journalists
The Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC) only accredits courses that offer the highest professional standards of journalism training in the UK. The industry-respected accreditation will boost employability and ensure you leave with the skills that the broadcast industry requires.
The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) is the main publishing industry body that promotes companies involved in the production of media, supporting the creative economy at the governmental level in the United Kingdom.