Journalism: Broadcast
University of Salford
UCAS Code: PP53 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff Points 112 Minimum of 2 A Levels General Studies is accepted.
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs Maximum no of AS subjects accepted is 2
112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in English GCSE is required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
112 UCAS Points
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff 112
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
112 UCAS Points
112 UCAS points
T Level
UCAS Tariff
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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About this course
**Overview:**
Based in the heart of MediaCityUK, you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.
Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and television.
While this course will enable you to work across multiple media platforms, its main focus will encourage you to specialise in the area of broadcast journalism, allowing you to hone your ability to investigate, record, write, edit, present and produce news for radio and television formats.
You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice through regular news days and practical assessments. This will all be supported by the study of law, ethics and journalism theory. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the student- led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by industry professionals and guests editors from the BBC and ITV.
Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, a range of newspapers and online sites as well as finding work in related areas such as public relations.
Modules
You will study six modules in year one, providing you with a broad understanding of journalism across print, online, radio and TV mediums.
You will then have the opportunity to pursue a specialised pathway throughout years two and three. This will allow you to build on core skills gained from your first year, as well as create your own programme route from a suite of optional modules including sports journalism, music journalism and political journalism.
The broadcast pathway will guide you towards a career in TV and radio journalism, whilst offering you the flexibility to study options in print and online. There are also pathway options in news and multimedia.
The course includes shorthand tuition, allowing you to reach the gold standard of 100wpm, as well as broadcast workshops in editing and use of equipment, including cameras and recording devices.
Your final year will include multi-platform newsdays in our MediaCityUK newsroom and work placements with our industry partners.
Throughout your study, you will also be offered the opportunity to take NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) examinations.
Assessment methods
50% Workshops, 30% Lectures and 20% Newsdays
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
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