BA (Hons) Journalism
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course A highly practical programme, the BA (Hons) Journalism is taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. From the first year onwards, you will learn to use our in-house facilities including edit suites, newsrooms and radio studios supported by specialist technicians and expert tutors. Alongside hands-on training you will learn the basics of media law and how public bodies work, as well as considering the role of journalism in today’s world.
We’ll also look at the challenges and opportunities AI brings to the industry. Digital journalism is embedded into our course and you will learn to write and produce content for online platforms, podcasts and social media. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are vital in any career, not just journalism.
Whether you want to be a feature writer or photojournalist, in your third year you can specialise in an area related to your future career aspirations. Our strong links with local news publishers, television companies and radio stations mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course, and you will be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website. If you would like to see some of the work published by our students, take a look Mersey News Live and Mersey Sports Live.
You can also check out the student radio station, Moore Student Radio, which you can sign up to be part of during your time with us. Some of our student radio society members recently interviewed Miley Cyrus during Radio One Big Weekend in Liverpool.
Key highlights
- Industry-standard edit suites, newsrooms and radio studios from first year
- Training in media law and how public bodies work
- Digital content production for online platforms, podcasts and social media
- Explores the challenges and opportunities AI brings to journalism
- Third-year specialisation aligned to your career aspirations
- Work experience through links with local publishers, TV and radio
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7.5 — 7.5 IELTS 7.5 overall with no component below 7.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Feature writer
- Photojournalist
- Digital content producer
- Radio journalist
- Podcast producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,230 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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