BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Develop the skills to work across TV, radio, print and online journalism in a multi-disciplinary media environment. Accreditations: BJTC, NCTJ and PPA.

Department: Journalism & Communication | Duration: 3 years full-time with a 2-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: News and Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism 1, Journalism and Society, Research for Journalism, Media Law, Digital Storytelling, Shorthand 1. Year 2: Broadcast Journalism 2, News and Storytelling 2, Research in Action 2, Global Current Affairs. Final year: Major Multimedia Project, Converged Journalism.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Journalist, Editor, Production Assistant, Digital Media Manager, Reporter and Commentator, Freelance Broadcast Journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time with a 2-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a 30-week placement. Foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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