
Broadcast Journalism BA
Study of how to produce and present stories for television, radio, and digital platforms - combining communication, creativity, and technical skills for a fast-paced career in modern media.
YOUR PERSONALITY MIGHT BE:
News-hungry
Quick thinker
Resilient under pressure
Ethically minded
POPULAR CAREER FIELDS
Media & Broadcasting
Journalism & Publishing
Digital Media & Technology
Government & Public Sector
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Broadcast Journalism BA
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Study of how to produce and present stories for television, radio, and digital platforms - combining communication, creativity, and technical skills for a fast-paced career in modern media.
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What Is a Broadcast Journalism Degree?
Broadcast Journalism focuses on reporting and storytelling for video, audio, and online audiences. You’ll learn how to research, write, film, edit, and present news and features, using professional equipment and newsroom settings.
Why Study Broadcast Journalism?
If you’re confident, curious, and enjoy communicating, this degree offers a dynamic route into media. You’ll gain hands-on experience producing content for TV, radio, and online platforms, developing both technical ability and editorial judgement.
Most Broadcast Journalism degrees cover:
News writing and reporting
Video and audio production
Presentation and voice training
Editing and post-production
Media law and regulation
Digital and social media journalism
Investigative and feature reporting
Later in your degree, you may specialise in areas such as sports broadcasting, documentary production, or political journalism.News Reporting – gathering stories, verifying facts, and delivering accurate broadcast news.
On-Camera & On-Air Presentation – presenting confidently for TV, radio, or digital platforms.
Audio & Video Production – recording, editing, and producing broadcast-quality content.
Live Reporting Skills – reacting quickly and communicating clearly during live events or breaking news.
Interviewing Techniques – conducting effective interviews with guests, experts, and public figures.
A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects. English, Media Studies, Politics, History, Sociology, or Modern Languages are beneficial.
Explain why you’re drawn to storytelling through TV, radio, or digital media.
Mention any experience in school radio, YouTube, podcasting, or social media.
Highlight curiosity, confidence, and teamwork.
Show awareness of media ethics and public trust in journalism.
Essential Radio Journalism by Paul Chantler and Peter Stewart – A guide to modern audio news.
Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and Television News by Peter Stewart and Ray Alexander – Industry-standard reference text.
The News Manual by David Ingram – Practical guide to producing ethical, accurate news.
The New Digital Age by Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen – Exploring technology’s impact on media and society.
Create your own podcast, YouTube channel, or short documentary.
Volunteer with local radio, student media, or community TV.
Visit open days to explore studios and editing suites.
Keep up with news, politics, and social issues across multiple platforms.
Broadcast Journalist - Broadcast journalist, TV journalist, radio journalist, multimedia journalist
TV Reporter - TV reporter, television reporter, news reporter, correspondent
Radio Journalist - Radio journalist, radio reporter, radio presenter, radio news editor
News Reporter - News reporter, journalist, field reporter, newsroom reporter
Presenter - Presenter, TV presenter, radio presenter, news anchor
Producer - Producer, broadcast producer, news producer, program producer
Researcher - Researcher, broadcast researcher, program researcher, production researcher
Multimedia Journalist - Multimedia journalist, digital journalist, online journalist, video journalist
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