BA (Hons) Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Society and Culture  |  Department: Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Understanding Journalism, Introduction to Reporting, Reporting Skills, Essential Law and Ethics, Introduction to Newswriting, Introduction to Broadcast. Year 2 core modules: Reporting UK Politics, Journalism for a Digital Audience, Multimedia News Production, Journalism Issues, Magazine Journalism, Developing Broadcast Skills. Year 3 core modules: Advanced Journalism Practice, Journalism Careers, Dissertation, Sports Journalism, Features Journalism, Photojournalism, Public Interest Journalism, Public Relations for Journalists.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with a BA (Hons) Journalism degree, your practical skills in broadcasting, online and print journalism will qualify you to work in a variety of roles within this industry, from TV researchers to podcast producers Our graduates have successful careers as reporters, writers, editors, specialist correspondents, freelance journalists and television presenters.

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