Journalism BA
Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques, as well as critically engage with recent developments in the global news industry.
Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.
Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media.
You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.
Our course emphasises four key areas:
- The development of your professional journalism skills across all platforms
- The study of the concepts and controversies backgrounding and surrounding 21st century journalism
- Work placements in professional journalism during your studies
- Entrepreneurial Journalism
You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.
Alongside developing skills, you will also investigate the context and controversies which make journalism so interesting, relevant and crucial to society and democracy.
Our course is a strong blend of practical, academic and professional education, designed to produce students who can produce industry standard journalism, reflect on their practice and that of others and carry out useful and informative industrial placements. In short, you will learn to think like a journalist.
Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently. The way we will assess you will foster skills in critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work and of course, practical journalism. We also place great emphasis on helping you to build your skills for the world of work.
*The Complete University Guide 2021
Careers and employability
We run employability and media production modules as part of our curriculum – e.g. Journalism Employability, Broadcast Journalism, Multi-platform and Entrepreneurial Journalism, Journalism Placement, Community Radio in Practice.
Our students are encouraged to get involved in the student-run media on campus, including Galaxy - our student magazine, LUST - our student TV station, and LUSH Radio - our student radio station.
We organise external speaker events, industry visit days, career development training and other initiatives in collaboration with local and national media organisations, giving you valuable insights into the professional media world.
In addition, our departmental Careers Tutor can support and advise you on careers matters throughout your time with us.
Graduate destinations
Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:
- American Express
- Artavia Advertising
- BBC
- City Index
- E.ON Energy
- Gogglebox Entertainment
- HMRC
- Lloyds Bank
- Sky Media
- Transport for London
- Web Liquid Digital Marketing
Others have gone on to further study in the following fields:
- Broadcast Journalism
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Cinema and Television
- International Relations
Career Development Service
Get career-ready at Leicester with guidance from our award-winning Career Development Service. We're here to give you a lifetime offer of support, even after graduation. Our team of specialist careers advisers and mentors will help you every step of the way. From supporting you with CVs and interviews, to volunteering opportunities and placements, we're here to help you reach your professional goals.
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