The Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism at Nottingham Trent University has been training aspiring journalists for over 15 years. Our Journalism courses are among the most highly-regarded in the UK and our graduates have gone on to work with the BBC, ITN, Sky News, major newspapers and numerous BBC and commercial radio stations across the country.
This course has been developed in close association with major media organisations to offer innovative and relevant education and training for careers in radio and television news. Students follow a well-balanced course that combines theoretical studies with practical training and professional work placements leading to a qualification recognised in the industry.
You will develop the skills and knowledge required for the research, production, presentation, and management of broadcast news and be taught by our experienced team of tutors. You will be based in our state-of-the-art facilities which allow you to gain important hands on experience with all the latest equipment whilst studying in inspirational surroundings.
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Course content
During your time at the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism you will gain an understanding of the practices and processes of broadcast media. By the end of the three years, students will be able to produce news ‘packages’ enabling them to record and edit material for both radio and television. They will have received voice training to improve their news-reading abilities and will have broadened their knowledge through option modules in subjects such as:
- modern languages
- politics
- social theory.
In addition to the professional placements, all students are offered the opportunity to gain valuable experience of live, on-site broadcasting and producing online news output as well as writing for a student publication produced within the University.
The single honours degree in broadcast journalism is offered over three years of full-time study. Each successive year builds on and develops skills that have been introduced at an earlier stage. For this reason the course is not available for part-time study. Each academic year consists of two semesters, each offering a balance of practical and theoretical modules. Students also have the opportunity to develop special interests through option modules offered in the School. The learning culminates in an extended feature and dissertation during the final year.
Modules include:
Year One
- News Production and Studio Skills
- Covering the Courts
- Democracy in Action
- Media Matters
- Media, Power and Politics
Year Two
- News Production and Studio Skills
- Ethics and Regulation
- Keeping out of Court
- Sports Journalism
- Placement: Theory and Practice
Year Three
- Production Management
- The Limits of Liberty
- Celebrity Journalism
- Production Project: a combined module in which you will be required to produce original video or audio work and a complementary dissertation of up to 10,000 words.
Assessment
Each module is assessed separately and may involve a combination of the following:
- essays
- projects
- competency portfolios
- placements
- class tests
- seminar presentations
- skills assessments
- formal examinations.
Over the three years students gradually increase their study skills and presentation techniques. The marks that count towards the degree also increased year-by-year, so that assessment is matched fairly with the expected rate of students’ learning throughout the three year course.
Your future career
Graduates from the BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism course have gone on to work with ITN, Sky News, Channel 5 News, BBC Five Live, BBC regional radio and television, BBC Online and numerous public and commercial radio stations across the country.
Work placement
Students will be expected to undertake two three-week placements in radio and television newsrooms. Generally, these will be taken during vacation periods. The University can help to arrange these through its many contacts in the industry. Placements are also available through the Broadcasting and Journalism Industry Consortium, a network of regional and national media
organisations that supports the programme of broadcasting and journalism courses at Nottingham Trent University.
Recent students have gone on a placement within the following companies:
- BBC Radio Nottingham
- Sky Sports
- Central TV.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
Find out more about applying for an undergraduate course at NTU.
