Journalism

About this programme

Build your path to a bold career as a powerful, informative reporter on our NCTJ-accredited Journalism degree course. Do you want to tell stories and create content across a range of platforms for different audiences? If you want to hold those in power to account, report on the highs and lows of your favourite sports team or band, or share the latest celebrity news, our BA (Hons) Journalism degree could be for you. This programme, accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), will prepare you for a career as a multimedia journalist, equipped with skills in writing, video, podcasting, and promoting your brand on social media. You will learn how to uncover and write breaking news stories, produce content across print and digital media, and adapt to the fast-paced 24-hour news cycle. All of this will be achieved with the support of our teaching team, consisting of experienced journalists and content creators who will help you develop your skills and prepare for your career as a journalist. This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) , the media industry’s professional body that accredits journalism training in the UK. You'll automatically be entered into the examinations that lead to the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. The NCTJ accreditation shows potential employers that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities needed to work in the media when you graduate. This can help you to stand out when applying for roles, particularly against candidates who have not completed an accredited cours