BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Brighton

On our NCTJ-accredited multi-platform course you will develop the skill set required for a journalism career, including reporting, digital production and feature writing. In addition to your degree, you will take the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism – a recognised qualification for professional practice.

Faculty: School of Art and Media  |  Department: Journalism  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a thorough introduction to journalism, learning to write news and features, and make podcasts and videos. You will also study ethics, government, political theory and critical approaches to journalism. The module introduces video journalism, teaching you how to produce video packages and accompanying social media activity suitable for the web. You will learn about basic multimedia recording and editing techniques and develop visual storytelling abilities on digital platforms. This module will introduce you to key debates in journalism studies. Modules include Video Journalism, Introduction to Journalism Studies, News and Ethics, Production Journalism, Politics in Context, Podcast Journalism, Specialist Portfolio, Critical Issues in Journalism, Media Law, Converging Journalism.

Career pathways

The degree opens the door to career opportunities in online, newspaper, magazine, radio and television journalism as well as public relations and media management in sport organisations. You will also acquire transferable skills suited to other graduate careers.

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