Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. Develop the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment including TV, radio, print and online journalism.

Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU?

  • Produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, film TV news packages and interview members of the public as well as guests on live radio

  • Take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect real industry practice and publish news and features across our student platforms

  • Learn from experienced professionals and successful alumni. Previous speakers include Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (BBC HARDTalk)

  • Take advantage of BU’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match conferences and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium

  • Make invaluable industry connections during a 30-week work placement with organisations such as national and regional media, the BCC and Sky Sports.

  • Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 90% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after finishing their studies. (source DiscoverUni 2023).

  • You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the Professional Publisher’s Association.

    Course Accreditation

    As an NCTJ accredited course, you’ll work towards the coveted NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism. This professional qualification can radically enhance your credibility and employability as a practising journalist. It also means you can graduate with this industry-respected hallmark of excellence.

    This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2141 Web design professionals
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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