Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Program Overview

This BJTC-accredited Broadcast and Digital Journalism degree combines practical training with academic study to prepare students for careers in journalism. It develops critical thinking, storytelling, and writing skills, and emphasizes ethical and socially responsible practices. Students gain hands-on experience in radio, television, online, and social media platforms, and undertake a professional placement to apply their learning in a real-world setting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)- accredited Broadcast and Digital Journalism (BA Hons) degree combines advanced vocational training with academic study to prepare you for your career in journalism. It is designed to develop your practical broadcast and digital skills and show you the reality of delivering news to a range of audiences using online and traditional broadcast formats.

Objectives:

• Equip students with the theoretical and practical skills and knowledge needed to excel as journalists in the modern industry.
• Develop strong critical thinking, research, storytelling, and writing abilities.
• Prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities across various journalism fields, including radio, television, online, and social media platforms.
• Foster ethical and socially responsible journalism practices.

Description:

Students will gain the practical and theoretical expertise required to thrive in the fast-paced broadcast and digital journalism field. They will learn how to source, research, compile, and write content, film and conduct interviews, edit video and audio productions, and present news stories across multiple broadcast and digital channels. The program also explores the evolving media landscape and emphasizes ethical considerations, social responsibility, and journalistic integrity.

Outline:

The program covers a wide range of modules across the three years of study. The specific modules vary, and students should refer to the university website for the most up-to-date information. However, the outline provides a general idea of the content and structure:

Year 1:

• Essential Journalism 1: Students gain foundational skills in media writing, audio-visual communication, journalism theory, and reporting practices.
• Essential Journalism 2: This module builds upon the fundamentals, focusing on news gathering, production, multimedia content creation, audience analysis, and practical journalism exercises.

Year 2:

• Radio and Online Newsdays: Students engage in practical radio and online news production, creating content for news bulletins, podcasts, and online platforms.
• Public Affairs: Focuses on understanding public affairs reporting and relevant regulatory frameworks, covering Parliament, healthcare, education, and other key sectors.
• Journalism in Context: Explores journalism's role in society and current affairs through critical analysis and theoretical frameworks.
• Optional modules: Students choose one from several options, including Documentary: Concept to Practice, Features and Magazines, and Pitchside (sports journalism).

Year 3:

• Professional Learning Through Work: Students undertake a professional placement or work-based project to gain real-world experience and apply learning in a practical setting.
• Media Law and Regulation: In-depth examination of media law, regulation, court reporting, defamation, privacy, copyright, and ethical considerations in journalism.
• TV and Social Media Newsdays: Students gain hands-on experience with television and social media content production, including news packages, program editing, and presentation.
• Optional modules: Further specialization options include PR and Promotions, Shorthand, Advanced Audio Production, and Final Project, focusing on independent research, industry-based projects, or portfolio development.
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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK Home Students: Tuition fees cost £9,250 a year for this course in 2024/2025. Part-time tuition fees will be prorated accordingly to the number of credits you're studying. Depending on government policy, tuition fees may change in future years. Tuition fees for 2025/26 entry will be set in summer 2024. Living costs, e.g. accommodation, travel, food, will also need to be taken into consideration. Leeds Trinity offers a range of bursaries and scholarships to help support students while you study. International Students, including EU Students: Visit our webpage for international students. Part-time study is not available for international students on a Student Route Visa. Additional costs We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees: Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own. On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course. You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure. The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.