Our Journalism course is practical, industry-focused, and highly respected. You’ll follow in the footsteps of more than 60 years' of Journalism graduates who continue to lead the way in traditional news and current affairs to PR, communications and the wider media industry.
Why study with us
- 1stin the North West for teaching qualityGuardian University Guide (Journalism)
2024 - 2ndin the North West for graduate prospects (outcomes)Complete University Guide (Communication & Media Studies)
2024 - 2ndin the UK for career prospectsGuardian University Guide (Journalism)
2024 - Top
5in the UK for overall positivityNational Student Survey (Journalism) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023
- Our facilities include six fully-equipped newsrooms, three radio studios, TV studio and gallery, video editing suites, industry-standard TV cameras and radio/audio recorders, digital/mobile journalism reporting kits, and live news feeds from the Press.
- Our course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) meaning you study for the Diploma in Journalism alongside your degree. You may also be eligible for financial support from the NCTJ.
- Work experiences and employability is embedded into this degree and our annual careers/work experience event (cJAM) provides a unique opportunity to meet and learn from a vast array of industry professionals from around the UK.
A day in the life of a Journalism student
What you'll do
- You’ll have the opportunity to achieve two distinct awards: a BA Hons degree and NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
- Work in newsrooms and learn how to tell and break stories on all platforms, from TV to TikTok and podcasting to live blogging.
- Across all three years, you’ll work individually and as part of a team, participating in radio, TV and digital news days.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Accreditations
Future careers
You’ll find our alumni working professionally at every level - not only within TV, radio, online/digital, magazines and communications - but also in professions where their transferable skills are in demand.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
The Royal Television Society Bursary
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is offering a Bursary Award to talented students from lower-income backgrounds with an interest in pursuing a career in television.
Find out more about The Royal Television Society BursaryCare Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants Bursary
This course is based in the School of Arts and Media
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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