Journalism (with Foundation Year)

This Journalism BA (Hons) route includes a foundation year, giving extra preparation before the main degree. You learn practical and professional journalism skills for television, audio, magazines, print and online platforms. Editorial judgement and presentation skills are sharpened by assembling bulletins, feature pieces and news packages for TUXtra, the university's own platform. The course was developed alongside industry and is accredited, so you build confidence in producing journalistic content. Graduates are prepared for a professional route into journalism, or can continue to postgraduate study. The route is studied full-time, and it is based within the School of Arts and Creative Industries. The course suits learners who want a focused, practical route into this field. Teaching is organised around modules that build skills step by step.