Multimedia Journalism BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Our Multimedia Journalism degree gets you ready for the exciting world of journalism and all its different outputs. You will learn about TV News, radio, podcasting and social media. In an industry that is evolving against an ever-changing society and technological progression this course builds the skills you need to succeed in a competitive industry: from the hands-on, practical and creative activities in video and audio production to a detailed understanding of the broadcast industry in the context of journalism.
You will have focused sessions on writing for a range of outputs, including investigative journalism; and you’ll learn about a range of journalism and media texts and genres, as well as politics, media law and ethics. The course has been developed in close consultation with journalism and broadcast professionals to make sure we cover what employers are looking for across TV, radio and online journalism, from news tweets and research articles to directing TV features and presenting your own radio shows. On this course, you’ll get hands-on with our impressive facilities, including TV and radio studios, professional cameras, editing software and more.
You’ll learn from lecturers and working journalists to build an impressive portfolio of skills and journalistic knowledge. Multimedia Journalism is so much more than just writing, TV and radio it is about telling engaging human stories via a range of broadcast and online channels. Here at Huddersfield we take you from core technical skills and knowledge to full newsday production.
The Multimedia Journalism degree offers plenty of opportunities to engage in placements to help you take your first steps into a career.
Key highlights
- Covers TV news, radio, podcasting and social media journalism
- Developed with journalism and broadcast professionals to meet employer needs
- Access to TV and radio studios, professional cameras and editing software
- Taught by lecturers and working journalists
- Modules include investigative journalism, politics, media law and ethics
- Placement opportunities, with an optional placement year
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Broadcast journalist
- Multimedia journalist
- Radio presenter
- TV researcher
- Podcast producer
- Social media journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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