BA (Hons.) Journalism

The Journalism BA (Hons) is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree offered at the University of Brighton. This course provides an intensive, in-depth exploration of journalism, preparing students not only for traditional roles in broadcasting and print but also in the rapidly evolving world of online journalism.Course Content: The course examines journalism from a range of perspectives, teaching students the skills necessary to produce high-quality multimedia content – text, audio and video – for both traditional and emerging media platforms. Year 1 lays strong foundations in journalism. Years 2, and 3 offer a variety of in-depth modules such as investigative journalism, reportage/long-form non-fiction writing and multimedia journalism. Students are also given the opportunity to undertake work placements in the industry. Key Modules: Notable modules throughout the course includes Journalistic Writing and Public Administration, Broadcast Journalism, Global Journalism: Issues & Debates, Investigative Journalism, Feature Writing, and Journalism Projects which include students working on the University’s award winning magazine, 'The Verse'. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) which means the course is industry-validated and produces graduates who are "job-ready". Future Careers: Excellent employability record, the career prospects for students include job roles such as reporters, correspondents, editors, and more. Graduates are also likely to secure roles in broadcast and print media, digital and social media, the communications sections of large companies, PR agencies, and charities. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.