BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Gloucestershire

Create real content in live newsrooms across digital, radio, TV and social. With hands-on experience, placements, personalised support and the chance to learn from industry professionals, you’ll graduate ready to step straight into the media industry. Achieve a diploma with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) at the same time as studying degree, and graduate with the professional qualifications editors want.

Department: Film, Media and TV  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Law for Journalists, Writing for Journalists, Creating Content: Podcasting and Audio Production, Creating Content: Video Production, Multimedia Design Skills, Journalism Essentials, Presenting for Journalists, Creating Content: Social Media; Level 5 (Year 2): Making a Difference: People, Politics and Democracy, Feature Writing and Freelancing, Making a Difference: Law and the Ethical Journalist, Creating Content: Digital Storytelling, The Professional Journalist: Multimedia News, The Professional Journalist: Publishing and Branding, Creating Content: Advanced Video Production; Level 6 (final year): Media Communications and PR, Making a Difference: Campaigns and Investigations, Media Careers and Networking, Journalism Trends and Innovation, Creating Content: Major Journalism Project, The Professional Journalist: Live, Creating Content: Becoming a Specialist.

Career pathways

Our course has 100% graduate employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey). With personal career coaching, guaranteed placement opportunities, and an award-winning support system, your future as a journalist starts strong – and stays supported.

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