University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our Broadcast Journalism degree will prepare you for an exciting career in TV news, radio, podcasting, social media… or all of those! These exciting industries are always changing, along with society and technology – and we will give you the best possible grounding to succeed in the future. You’ll build your creative and technical skills in video and audio journalism, along with making the most of online and social tools. Meanwhile, analysing the media and how we use it today will help you really understand what is happening in 21st century journalism. Why study Broadcast Journalism at Huddersfield?
- Get hands-on with our impressive facilities including TV and radio studios, professional cameras, editing software and much more.
- Work placement opportunities will help you hone your skills further in a professional newsroom.
- You’ll train in full digital journalism newsdays, when you’ll produce news content across TV, radio and online to real-world deadlines.
- You’ll learn from our leading academics about the challenges and opportunities facing broadcast journalism.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules: Analysing Content Media Users, Audiences and Fans News Industries and Law Digital Communication Technology Digital Video and Audio Production Media Writing and Narrative Year 2 Compulsory modules: Researching Digital Communication, Media and Culture From Studio to Social Media: Media Careers and Entrepreneurship Television Journalism Digital Radio and Audio Production Year 3 - optional placement year Final Year Compulsory modules: Research Dissertation The Multi-Platform Newsroom Media Industry Project Students who have successfully completed the optional placement year take an additional optional module in place of the Media Industry Project. Option modules: Choose up to three from a list which may include: Journalism Innovation and Enterprise Political Reporting Investigative Journalism Media and Globalisation Digital Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Netflix and Beyond Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film
Assessment method
We use a variety of assessments, including video shorts, podcasts, newsroom days, audience research portfolios, essays, production pitches, data analytics, presentations, and dissertation. This allows you the ability to tailor your degree to fit your passions, interests and strengths. You will be taught by world-leading scholars whose research is helping to shape our understanding of how media, journalism and culture operate alongside industry-leading practitioners and producers, supplemented by a variety of guest talks.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 104 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Arts and Humanities Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course. Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
As part of the application process, you may be asked to attend and interview or be required to undertake a written task.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
| International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance (http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/).
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/).
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH