| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-25 | - |
| 2025-09-25 | - |
Program Overview
The Digital Media and Journalism BA Honours program at the University of Westminster is a three-year program that equips students with skills in storytelling, multi-platform news, media law, and publication launching. The program emphasizes the development of digital media skills, enabling graduates to thrive in the rapidly evolving media and communication industries. Students benefit from industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities, and international study and work experiences.
Program Outline
Digital Media and Journalism BA Honours - University of Westminster
Degree Overview:
This Digital Media and Journalism BA Honours program is designed for individuals seeking a career in journalism, with a focus on storytelling, multi-platform news, media law, and launching publications. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving media and communication industries. The program emphasizes the development of digital media skills, enabling graduates to create and share professional content across various platforms. Students will gain expertise in content creation, digital media production, storytelling, research, and a critical understanding of the media's role in society.
Outline:
The program is structured over three or four years, with a shared first year for all Digital Media BA pathways (Media Production, Communication, Public Relations, and Advertising).
Year 1:
- Shared Modules:
- Creating Digital Content
- Creative Industries and Professional Life
- Digital Media and Society
- Media and Communication Research 1
- Storytelling across Platforms
Year 2:
- Shared Core Modules:
- Working in Digital Media
- Theories of Media and Communication
- Pathway Modules:
- Content and Communications: Launching a Digital Publication
- Stories, Updates and Feeds – Multiplatform News
- Option Modules (choose two):
- 3D Interactive Media Development
- Celebrity Culture and the Media
- Design Thinking
- Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
- Media and Climate Crisis
- Mobile First
- Politics, Journalism and the Media
- Produce Your Own Podcast
- Specialist News and Features
Placement Year (Optional):
Year 3:
- Shared Core Modules:
- Dissertation or Individual Practice Project
- Digital Media Project
- Pathway Module:
- Media Law, Regulation and Ethics
- Option Modules (choose two):
- Creative Advertising
- Diversity and the Media
- Specialist, Creative and Long Form Journalism
- Specialist PR
- Technology, Culture and Society
- Transforming Audiences
- UX and App Design
- Working in Digital Media 2
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Practical: Presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artifacts
- Written Exams: End of semester exams
- Coursework: Essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Teaching:
Teaching methods emphasize active student learning through:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Problem-based and blended learning
- Practical application
Careers:
Graduates from this program are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in the media and communication industries, including:
- Social media journalist
- Photojournalist
- Magazine features editor
- Digital copywriter
- Feature writer
- News Reporter
- Digital content manager
- Social media manager
- Broadcast journalist
- Editorial assistant The program also provides opportunities for work-based learning through the "Working in Digital Media 1" module in Year 2 and an optional sandwich year between Years 2 and 3.
Other:
- The program is delivered in partnership with BAFTA albert Education, focusing on environmentally responsible working practices.
- Students have access to the Melvyn Williams Broadcast Suite, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.
- The University's Careers and Employability Service provides support for students in exploring career opportunities and connecting with employers.
- The program benefits from strong industry connections to employers in London, a global center for media.
- Students have access to the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI), which conducts cutting-edge research on digital and legacy media.
- The University provides access to free online courses in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, as well as thousands of specialist courses on LinkedIn Learning.
UK Tuition Fee:
£9,250 per academic year
International Tuition Fee:
£15,400 per academic year We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
