Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism
What’s it about?
You’ll be taught by professional journalists in state-of the-art newsrooms at MediaCityUK equipped with the latest new media technologies. You’ll learn how to produce news for print, radio, television and online. You’ll run newsdays working to real-time deadlines on real stories. And you’ll study the ethics and theory of journalism. The aim is to produce graduates with professional multimedia skills, capable of hitting the ground running as competent journalists working in any newsroom or as freelancers.
What will I learn?
In year 1, you’ll learn the basics of news gathering and production. You’ll learn how to find stories, how to interview, write, film, record, present and edit your own news packages. You’ll be taught the media law and political, social and economic background all professional journalists need and will explore the ethical issues which confront journalists. You will also study shorthand.
Year 2 modules focus on developing your teamwork skills: in each platform you and your co-learners will run newsrooms, working to real-time deadlines, producing newspapers and news programmes. You will also embark on online journalism, producing web-based news. You’ll develop your knowledge of media law and the context in which journalism operates. You will also continue with shorthand to achieve the industry’s gold standard speed of 100wpm.
In year 3, your online journalism skills will be extended as you run converged online newsdays. You will produce a major piece of journalism in your chosen pathway of print, radio, or television and have the opportunity to pursue a number of specialist areas.
In years 2 and 3 there will be modules in professional development, helping you to apply for work placements and jobs, and to pitch stories as a freelancer.
Modules include: • Print Journalism • Introduction to Media Law and Public Administration
• Shorthand • Radio Journalism • Television Journalism • Online Journalism
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How will I learn? You will get expert tuition from experienced journalists who’ve worked in the print, broadcast and new media industries. You’ll study journalism by producing news stories – through practical work, individually and in group workshops, and through self-directed projects. You will also have seminars and tutorials.
Students will be well placed to take advantage of the opportunities presented by MediaCityUK.
Can I get work experience? Work experience is an essential element of the programme. You will be supported in gaining work placements through professional development modules in years 2 and 3. At Salford, you can work on the University’s student newspaper and our radio station, Shock Radio.
Where can I get a job?
Employers in the communications and audiovisual industries are increasingly seeking graduates who have multi-platform skills and the flexibility to work across any or all of the traditional and new media.
By achieving a good degree, taking advantage of our work experience opportunities and passing your NCTJ exams, you’ll have the skills and experience for a career in journalism across print, radio, television and online. Your knowledge and skills will also equip you to work in related areas in the media, communication or information sectors.
Professional accreditation We are an accredited NCTJ exam centre. Modules are aligned with the NCTJ curriculum, so you can also sit NCTJ qualifications while studying for your degree. We have also won formal ‘accreditation pending’ status from the BJTC.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• One of the UK’s very few degrees offering online journalism integrated with traditional print, radio and TV skills
• Taught to BJTC (Broadcast Journalism Training Council) and NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) standards by professional journalists with experience across all four media platforms
• Based at MediaCityUK from 2011
Typical entry requirements 280 UCAS points
Specific requirements: Preferably including English and/or media related subjects, general studies accepted
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Four years full-time with International Foundation Year
Average teaching contact time: 11 hours per week
Assessment: The majority through practical journalistic work – coursework, projects and practical exercises. In addition to some exams and short essays
Programme code/s: P500
Employment and/or further study
87% of Media, Music and Performance graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
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