Journalism
BA (Hons) English with Journalism (English as major) BA (Hons) Politics with Journalism (Politics as major) BA (Hons) Sociology with Journalism (Sociology as major)
What’s it about?
Choose to study one of our expansive journalism degrees and learn all there is to know about the theory and practice of journalism in the UK, from ethics and media law, through to sport writing and war reporting. You have access to the technology necessary for working in today’s fast-moving media world. You will be taught by professional journalists and experts in your chosen specialism and will build up a broad portfolio of knowledge and skills in both subject areas.
What will I learn?
Year 1 study is split equally between compulsory journalism modules and those related to your area of specialism. You will explore modules such as critical issues in contemporary journalism studies and practical modules involving how news stories are covered and presented to the public, how to write different styles of journalism (tabloid, broadsheet, local newspapers), and how personal contacts are generated and protected.
Journalistic ethics and responsibilities will also be studied and you will learn media law, which all journalists need to know. In years 2 and 3 you will further develop your journalistic knowledge and skills through core modules and an exciting range of options. You can also choose optional modules related to your area of specialism and even a foreign language.
Journalism modules include: • Intro to Journalism Studies • Media Law • Practical Journalism
English with Journalism In English, you can explore literature texts, the history of the English language and study language as a social, cultural and political phenomenon.
English modules include: • Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory • Cinema and Psychoanalysis • Female Gothic • British Theatre • Poetry and Commitment
Politics with Journalism Along with world-class teaching in UK and international politics, you will be taught by professional journalists and journalism academics.
Politics modules include: • Political Philosophy and Ideologies • Researching in Politics • Corruption in Contemporary Politics • West European Legislatures
Sociology with Journalism In Sociology, you will study general theories and methods of sociological enquiry and apply them to issues in contemporary societies.
Sociology modules include: • Culture, Power and Identity • Social Divisions and Inequality • Crime and Society • Ethnographic Texts • Sociology of Work, Employment, and Unemployment
• African Texts • Economic and Social Significance of Kinship
How will I learn? You will study journalism through practical exercises, projects, simulations, and workshops. You will also learn in your area of specialism via self-directed projects, workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Students will be well placed to take advantage of the opportunities presented by MediaCityUK.
Can I get work experience? It is important for you to gain work experience with local media and to that end, you can work on the University’s student newspaper, radio station and news website. You can also contribute to programmes on Channel M, Manchester’s TV station (owned by The Guardian Media Group). Your tutors have many contacts and links to industry and will encourage and assist you to get work experience.
Where can I get a job?
By achieving a good degree, you will have developed the necessary academic background and journalistic skills to become employable in the communications, information, and media industries such as publishing, marketing, public relations, and a range of civil and public service options. The BBC’s move to Salford Quays means there should be enhanced opportunities for our journalism graduates.
Professional accreditation We are an accredited NCTJ examinations centre. For students wanting to go that extra mile, you can also sit NCTJ qualifications while studying for your degree, on a voluntary basis.
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