Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year option)

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

     

    (NCTJ) accreditation is very prominent on the course and you'll study towards the Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism during your three years at BU. You'll have the opportunity to gain this important industry qualification and graduate with the Gold standard (A-C) or standard diploma. Gaining this important industry qualification will increase employability and ensure you are ready for a fast-paced newsroom. The tuition and first-sit exam fees are included in university fees. 
  • 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.

Entry Requirements

  • 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

  • Foundation year:

     48-72 UCAS tariff points.

  • If English is not your first language you'll need 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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Career Prospects

The 24-hour news cycle has influenced how journalists work and report. This course will prepare you for a job in this field, where you will be expected to work across multiple channels and mediums. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Sky News, CNN, the BBC, Capital Radio, and Bloomberg, to name a few. Depending on your area of specialization, the course will prepare you for a wide range of positions. Our graduates have gone on to work in positions such as:

  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • Production Assistant
  • Digital Media Manager
  • Football Presenter, Reporter and Commentator
  • Freelance Broadcast Journalist
  • Digital Journalist
  • Subtitler.

Course Details

On this course you will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Foundation Year

Core units
Academic & Professional Practice
Collaborative Communication Project
Media & Current Debates
Media Work

Year 1

Core units
News and Storytelling
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism and Society
Research for Journalism
Media Law
Digital Storytelling
Shorthand 1

Year 2

Core units:
Broadcast Journalism 2
News and Storytelling 2
Long-form Storytelling
Journalism research methods
Global Current Affairs
21st Century Journalist (optional)
Sports World (optional)
Photojournalism (optional)
Shorthand 2 (optional)

Final Year

Core units
Major Multimedia Project
Converged Journalism
Professional Perspectives and Global Voices
Dissertation
Shorthand 3 (optional)

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