Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, this course provides the skills and knowledge needed for a career in journalism. You'll work across print, online, radio and television, building a portfolio as you go.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Media and Journalism  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this hands-on Multimedia Journalism course, you’ll learn how to find, write, and produce news stories across digital, print, radio and TV platforms. From your first day of being a student with us, you’ll be out creating content, developing your voice as a journalist, and building the skills that newsrooms demand, like interviewing, editing, and storytelling. Modules include Storytelling for News, Law and Public Affairs for Journalists, Reporting Power, Newsgathering Skills, News Production Skills, Journalism Now, Design Skills for Journalists, Digital Skills for Journalists, Law and Regulation for Journalists, Broadcast Skills (Newsdays 1), Newsdays (2), Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills.

Career pathways

This course will open up a range of career opportunities, in journalism, public relations and the wider media industry. Typical starter jobs include reporters, broadcast assistants, video content managers and producers Graduates from Multimedia Journalism have gone on to work for the BBC, BT Sport, LBC, Sky News and into public relations or have gone on to master’s study.

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