BA(Hons) Broadcast Journalism

The Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons) course at the University of Huddersfield is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for any newsroom – radio, television, the web and social media platforms. Through the course, students can gain a taste of what it’s like to work in a busy newsroom – with all sorts of demands being made of their skills and time, just like in a real-world environment.Course Content: The course involves studying journalism theory and laws and ethics, producing a portfolio of journalism skills and multimedia techniques, exploring documentary making and radio, television and digital production. In the final year, students can specialize in particular areas of journalism that interest them, such as investigative journalism, international news, or entertainment news.Key Modules: Some of the modules include Professional Development, Law and Ethics, Broadcast Journalism Practice, Freelance Journalism, Mobile Journalism, Investigative Journalism, and Documentary Making.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), which means the course is industry-standard and relevant to current practice.Future Careers: This course can lead to careers in broadcast journalism, documentary making, radio production, online journalism, the blogosphere, in newspapers, magazines and PR, and in many other areas of the industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.