Bachelor [Media and Communication (Journalism)] From Birmingham City University

What's covered in the course?

Based in Birmingham CityÊUniversity's £62 million Parkside Building - you can take the first steps to a career in journalism.

Our BA (Hons) Journalism course is delivered by industry experts from broadcast, print and digital, providing a strong foundation for a professional career.

The Live Newsroom modules offer an opportunity to apply practical mobile reporting skills in a real-world environment for platforms including TV, radio, print and digital platforms.

Why Choose Us?

• Industry-standard facilities including six radio studios, four TV studios, the largest free-standing green screen in Europe, edit suites, music production studios, a newsroom media hub, and photography studios.
• YouÕll receive a mobile journalism kit on arrival, allowing you to learn cutting edge skills across multiple platforms and experience the thrill of live reporting from day one.
• Teaching by active journalists who are industry-leading specialists in their field, including data journalist and author Paul Bradshaw, VR and 360 expert Sarah Jones, hyperlocal reporting award-winner Ross Hawkes and former News Anchor for Sky News, Marverine Duffy.

• The courseÕs experimentation ethos means youÕll learn to push the creative boundaries to tell stories to a range of real audiences in a new and innovative ways.

Enhancing employability skills

The course will equip you with first-hand practical expertise and provide you with the rigorous academic knowledge youÕll need to fulfil a career in your chosen communications and journalism field.