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BA (Hons) Journalism at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A journalism degree teaching news gathering, writing, video and audio production and multi-platform storytelling, studied in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism. Students sit NCTJ exams alongside their degree, with first-attempt exam fees included in the course costs.

Faculty: Social Sciences (Journalism)  |  Department: Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism  |  Duration: Three years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One core modules include Journalism and Society, Introduction to Journalism Practice, Introduction to Media Law, Public Affairs and Introduction to Journalism Studies, covering media law, government, ethics and global issues.

Career pathways

Graduates work as Journalists, Crime Correspondents, Communications and PR Executives, Digital Producers, Content Creators, Media Consultants and Staff Writers, at employers such as Reach Plc, Bauer Media and Daily Mail, or in PR, marketing and advertising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications; contextual offer 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications. International applicants: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A levels or equivalent qualifications from other countries; English language requirements apply for international applicants.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

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