Course Overview

Broadcast Journalism plays a vital role in society. It keeps us informed of what’s happening in the world around us, updates us on the things we really need to know, and does so in a way that’s accessible for everybody. If you’re eager to investigate and report on the latest events and issues, then our broadcast journalism degree is the right choice for you.

In today’s digital age, internet joins TV and radio as one of the key platforms through which news is shared. To reflect cutting-edge developments in broadcast journalism, this course covers both traditional and new media to prepare you for the reality of working as a professional broadcast journalist.

What’s more, this broadcast journalism course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), meaning you’ll be gaining a first-class understanding of the field from leading experts. And we’re the only university with a campus at MediaCity so you’ll study right next to the BBC and ITV.

You’ll learn how to investigate, record, edit and produce news for online, radio and television, with the option to specialise in your preferred areas in your second and third years. You’ll also undertake placements at news organisations, participate in regular newsdays and be encouraged to gain experience as part of Salford’s student-led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by guest editors from the BBC and ITV.

You will:

• Study for a BJTC-accredited course and learn from leading broadcast journalists

• Be part of the thriving MediaCity community – it’s one of the country’s leading digital and creative hubs and is home to the BBC and ITV

• Gain a full understanding of the broadcast journalism landscape in the context of both traditional and new media

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 points.

A level

112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0, with a written element of 8.0 and no element below 6.0, is proof of this.