This award-winning course will prepare you to work in one of the most exciting industries, as social media and mobile technology 
bring big changes and creative opportunities. Studying journalism will show you how society works - and doesn’t. Our innovative approach means you will work as a journalist. Over the three years of your course, you will cover the core themes of: Journalism practice: practical approaches to producing content for a variety of digital formats using the traditional techniques and approaches of broadcast and
written formats. Journalism and media theory: interrogation of your chosen area of practice – such as sport, celebrity or political journalism - contextualized by a thorough grounding in the wider media landscape. Industry-standard components – including the essential guide to media law and regulation and systems of government in the UK and beyond. The opportunity to study shorthand via our Add+vantage scheme. Life as a journalist – collaborating with our industry partners to deliver live projects and undertaking your own professional placement.

A degree which has the world of work at its heart – via a career in journalism or because of the excellent transferable skills its fosters. A qualification recognised by major broadcast and online employers in the UK – (Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Accreditation. The opportunity to take up work experience across the industry with staff on hand to support applications. Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.