BA (Hons.) Journalism

The BA (Hons) Journalism course at Coventry University offers students the opportunity to develop key skills in the field of journalism, including news gathering, digital storytelling, media law and ethics. The course aims to instill a rigorous work ethic, an enquiring mind, and a desire to pursue the truths behind events and issues in society.Course Content: The Journalism BA (Hons) course offers an extensive range of fields including News Reporting, Multimedia Journalism, International Journalism, Digital and Data Journalism, Entrepreneurial Journalism, and Sports Journalism. In the final year, students undertake a major project and complete a portfolio of work demonstrating the range of journalism skills they have developed.Key Modules: Key areas of study include Media Law and Ethics, Investigative Journalism, Advanced Journalism Practice, and Journalism and Digital Current Affairs. Specialist modules such as International Journalism, Digital and Data Journalism, and Entrepreneurial Journalism provide a well-rounded view of the industry, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of journalism practices and principles.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) which ensures that students gain the skills necessary to work across all multi-media platforms. The course is also recognized by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries. Future Careers: Graduates have the potential to be employed in various sectors including broadcasting, online and print journalism, public relations, and media research. The course prepares students for modern journalism jobs such as reporters, correspondents, broadcast news analysts, content writers, and editors.For more information on this course, please visit the [official course page.](https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fah/journalism-ba-hons/)