Journalism BA
Study of how to find, tell, and share stories - combining writing, research, and digital media to prepare for a fast-moving career in news, broadcasting, and content creation.
YOUR PERSONALITY MIGHT BE:
Curious investigator
Ethical reporter
Deadline-driven
Clear communicator
POPULAR CAREER FIELDS
Journalism & Publishing
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media & Technology
Government & Public Sector
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Journalism BA
Is this for you?
WHAT IS IT?
Study of how to find, tell, and share stories - combining writing, research, and digital media to prepare for a fast-moving career in news, broadcasting, and content creation.
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About the Course
What Is a Journalism Degree?
Journalism is about gathering information, investigating issues, and communicating stories that inform, engage, or inspire. You’ll learn to write and report across print, online, television, and radio platforms, while developing strong research and ethical skills.
Why Study Journalism?
If you’re curious about the world, love writing, and want to make an impact through storytelling, Journalism offers an exciting mix of creativity and critical thinking. You’ll gain the confidence to report accurately, think independently, and work to professional standards.
Most Journalism degrees cover:
News writing and reporting
Media law and ethics
Digital and multimedia journalism
Investigative and feature journalism
Broadcast and radio production
Social media and audience engagement
Political, cultural, and global issues
Later in your degree, you may specialise in areas such as sports journalism, photojournalism, data journalism, or magazine writing.
News Writing – producing accurate, engaging articles, features, and reports.
Research & Fact-Checking – gathering reliable information and verifying sources.
Interviewing Skills – conducting effective interviews with diverse subjects.
Multimedia Production – creating digital, audio, and video content for modern news platforms.
Ethical & Legal Awareness – understanding media law, ethics, and responsible reporting practices.
A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects. English, Media Studies, Politics, History, Sociology, Law, or Modern Languages are beneficial.
Explain what excites you about journalism and storytelling.
Mention any writing, blogging, or media experience.
Highlight curiosity, creativity, and clear communication.
Show awareness of how journalism shapes society.
Flat Earth News by Nick Davies – An inside look at modern journalism.
On Writing Well by William Zinsser – A guide to clear and effective writing.
Hack Attack by Nick Davies – Investigative journalism at its sharpest.
The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel – Core principles of truth, ethics, and responsibility.
Write for your school magazine, blog, or local paper.
Create a podcast, YouTube channel, or social media project.
Attend open days to see newsroom facilities and studios.
Keep up with current affairs, media trends, and news ethics.
Journalist - Journalist, reporter, staff writer, correspondent
Reporter - Reporter, news reporter, field reporter, beat reporter
News Editor - News editor, editor, senior journalist, desk editor
Feature Writer - Feature writer, magazine writer, features journalist, columnist
Investigative Journalist - Investigative journalist, investigations reporter, investigative correspondent, in-depth reporter
Sports Journalist - Sports journalist, sports reporter, sports correspondent, sports writer
Political Correspondent - Political correspondent, political journalist, Westminster correspondent, politics reporter
Multimedia Journalist - Multimedia journalist, digital journalist, online journalist, cross-platform journalist
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Journalism BA
Study of how to find, tell, and share stories - combining writing, research, and digital media to prepare for a fast-moving career in news, broadcasting, and content creation.
