University of West London

Course Details

BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism

Course Description

Course overview This course reflects the explosion in news and information delivery via the internet. Teaching is therefore focused on the future, covering both online and traditional journalism modes, and includes the study of the techniques of news and features journalism, embracing areas such as current affairs, sports, arts and music reviewing. We are located in the heart of west London's media industry precinct which gives us access to productive relationships with a number of key media industry employers, including the BBC, Sky TV and members of the Ealing Studios community. These links enable you to have access to internship and work placement opportunities. You are encouraged to develop these links as part of your career planning and our graduates often find they can use their connections to land a job soon after graduating. The University's student radio station Blast FM provides a platform for you to utilise the writing and production skills you have learnt on a live media outlet.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Graduates will be equipped to enter careers in radio/television journalism, online journalism, radio/television production and presentation, and broadcasting policy work (eg: Ofcom). Study progression Graduates can progress to study a variety of postgraduate qualifications in this field.




BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism University of West London