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Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)

  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • UCAS Code(s): P500
  • Start Date(s): September 2023
  • Duration: Three years full-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

Do you aspire to work in radio or TV in front of the camera as a news presenter, reporter or foreign correspondent or want to work behind the scenes as a producer, editor or researcher?

NTU can help you become a successful broadcast journalist employing a diverse range of personal and professional skills. As well as having excellent communication and presentation skills, you'll be a project manager, creative writer, researcher and technical expert.

This is a vocational degree that combines practical training and professional work placements, with a solid academic base. You’ll be situated in purpose built facilities in the Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism, where you’ll not only learn the skills needed to work in a broadcast newsroom, but also have the opportunity to contribute to news programmes and website content for local television station, Notts TV.

  • BJTC accredited course - a guarantee you'll have the skills that hiring editors are looking for.
  • Employability is a key focus of this course, with compulsory modules designed to help you excel in your future career in journalism. In fact 94% of students believe the course has improved their career prospects (National Student Survey 2022)
  • 100% of NTU's research submitted to the 'Communication, Cultural & Media Studies, Library & Information Management' Unit of Assessment was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of research impact - REF 2021.
  • You'll be working in our industry standard studios, TV gallery and recording booths, honing the skills you'll need from day one.

Course accreditation

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Professional Accreditation

The course has been developed in close association with major media organisations and is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). This is our guarantee that the course offers innovative and relevant education and training that is highly prized by employers in radio and television.

Broadcast Journalism facilities in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism

Take a tour of the studios, newsroom and equipment you'll use on your course with your course leader, Gail Mellors.

 

What you’ll study

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Matt Lynch

Broadcast Journalism

The facilities are second to none. It makes you feel like a fully-fledged Broadcast Journalist when you’re using industry standard technology.

Katie Fenton

Broadcast Journalism

I particularly enjoy the theoretical modules, like ‘Media, Power and Politics’, as I can appreciate the importance of this deeper understanding of the media. I also love news days as I get the chance to produce a show, which is what I’d like to pursue a career in.

Cameron Walker

Broadcast Journalism

It’s one of the best broadcast journalism courses in the country. Not only will it teach you about ethics and media law (something which is essential when applying for jobs), it also teaches you how to be a good journalist.

Chris Hickman

Broadcast Journalism

I can state with absolute confidence that I would not be in the role I am now without the skills I learnt at CBJ… I developed the confidence through my degree to pursue my career path and take opportunities elsewhere.

Hannah Jones

Broadcast Journalism

Going on my semester abroad and achieving a first class honours while out there was by far my biggest achievement. This opportunity really helped shape me as a person, and allowed me to travel and meet so many amazing new people.

James McCarthy

Broadcast Journalism

I would urge potential journalists to choose Broadcast Journalism at NTU, and to be prepared to get hands-on with the work... You must always be on the lookout for a story.

Tom Watts

Broadcast Journalism

I've taken a lot from the course into my job; the law, current affairs and practical modules have definitely helped me in my current role.

Emma Snow

Broadcast Journalism

It gives you confidence when you know how to work an industry standard radio desk and how a TV studio works- it makes it so much easier to adapt and apply the knowledge we learn at CBJ when working in the industry.

Futures Day

Our Broadcast Journalism students take part in Futures Day were they interact with professional journalists to learn more about getting into the media industry
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Staff Profiles

Gail Mellors - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

Gail Mellors

Careers and employability

Employability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance you future career in journalism. This course also has established links with its former students, through which we receive employment opportunities for graduating students. After studying this course you could go into a variety of roles including:

  • producer (Radio, TV, Online)
  • editor, sub-editor
  • journalist
  • presenter, reporter, news commentator
  • camera operators
  • production manager
  • floor manager
  • sound engineer
  • lighting engineer,
  • technician / technical assistant
  • researcher.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work for companies including: BBC, ITN, Sky News, Channel 5 News, BBC Five Live, BBC Asian Network, BAFTA, Gem 106, BBC Radio Nottingham, Free Radio Birmingham and BBC Midlands Today.

As well as careers in journalism, graduates have also gone on to work in PR, marketing and advertising. Many graduates have joined or started local enterprises to undertake journalism, creative or media related activities.

News

  • Alumnus Jack Saunders started his new Radio 1 show in September 2018. Jack graduated from BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism in 2014 and was Station Manager at Fly FM during his time here. Read all about it at UK Student Radio Association.
  • Cameron Walker, BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism graduate, is one of just twelve graduates in the UK who has been selected for the ITV Traineeship scheme. Find out more.

Campus and facilities

How to apply

Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can.

For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.

If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.

Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Writing your application and personal statement

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. So include all of your qualifications and grades, including resits or predicted grades.

Your personal statement is a really important part of your application. It’s your chance to convince us why we should offer you a place! You've got 4,000 characters to impress us. Make sure you use them to show how your skills and qualities are relevant to the course(s) you’re applying for. For more hints and tips, take a look at our page on how to write a good personal statement.

Keeping up-to-date

After you've applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!

Need help with your application?

For admissions related enquiries please contact us:

Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4200

Ask us a question

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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