BA (Hons) Journalism at Birmingham City University

[00:00:07] Speaker 1 It's a really exciting time to study Media in Birmingham. Firstly, the BBC is coming to Birmingham in 2026 and here we have a multi-million pound campus right in the heart of this city. As a media student, you'll have access to all of these amazing facilities and your tutors will be able to teach you how to use them in line with industry best practices. [00:00:31] Speaker 2 My favourite facility personally is Hires and Loans because I can just hire equipment, whatever camera I need, whatever lights I need.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media  |  Department: Media and Journalism  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn through research-and practice-informed teaching and have the chance to undertake placement opportunities. You will develop creative storytelling skills that allow you to offer insight into important issues and shed light on a diverse range of news stories, all underpinned by traditional skills and knowledge needed to excel in journalism. As well as technical skills, you will also develop the ability to analyse, innovate and explore theoretical concepts to enable you to make your mark in the industry or progress to further study. Modules include Understanding Media Texts, Industries and Audiences, Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences, Telling Stories with Journalism, Digital Reporting, Journalism Techniques, Community and Industry Collaboration, Journalism in Context, Media Law in Practice.

Career pathways

The course will equip you with first-hand practical expertise and provide you with the rigorous academic knowledge you’ll need to fulfil a career in your chosen communications and journalism field. Our track record for graduate employment is excellent, with the majority of graduates going into a media-related role.

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