Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)

Immerse yourself in practical skills for audio, video, and online news production. Learn story sourcing, interview techniques, and precise broadcast writing. Gain hands-on experience with industry-level hardware and software for audio and video editing, setting you on a path for an exciting career in journalism.

This module delves into the core principles of media law in England and Wales, alongside crucial UK media regulations. You'll master the art of crafting court reports that merge legal knowledge with journalistic finesse and gain practical courtroom insights during faculty-led court visits. Be ready to produce content that's both legally sound and ethically robust across diverse platforms. Aligned with BJTC and NCTJ standards, this module serves as a springboard to your second-year 'Essential Media Law' course. Dive into courtroom terminology, defamation, contempt, and more while hearing from guest speakers in journalism and the judiciary system.

You'll explore both local and central government in our country, understand how they work, and uncover intriguing political stories. This adventure blends politics and journalism, making you a skilled and informed journalist ready to tackle real-world issues. From the Prime Minister's role to field trips, it's a dynamic experience. Expect real-world engagement, expert insights, and a path to navigating the world of government and journalism.

This module is your key to understanding journalism's core, its global impact, and the skills essential for success. We'll investigate journalism's significance, emphasizing safety, confidence, accuracy, and cross-cultural communication. Meet real journalists, dive into practical insights, and build a captivating portfolio.

Explore journalism in print, radio, TV, and online. Analyse media's societal impact and its role in reinforcing or challenging norms. Dive into power, equality, and justice issues. Understand how media addresses social disparities and influences content. This module combines theory, expert guest speakers, and real-world insights to cultivate a critical understanding of contemporary journalism.

This module elevates your broadcast journalism skills. Explore story research, reporting, presenting, and package-making. Engage with industry professionals through guest lectures, receive voice coaching, and produce radio bulletins. Participate in 105 hours of work-like experience on BJTC-accredited newsdays, gaining real-world insights and advancing your broadcast journalism knowledge.

Building on the learning of year one, this module dives into media-relevant laws and regulations for daily journalism. Enhance your understanding of legal provisions impacting working journalists. Embrace critical evaluation to assess the effectiveness and validity of these laws, delving into the complexities of media law.

In this module, you'll be guided to secure a two-week placement in industry working with our partners, the Spirit of Alfreton Project and/or Bauer Media. Explore the many and varied careers within the broadcast news media and creative industries through guest lectures. Assess your skills with portfolio assignments related to your work placement, including a self-reflective blog.

Elevate your broadcast journalism skills from the Broadcast News Reporting module. Work in a professional newsroom and studios, meet deadlines and emulate industry practices. Create live radio and TV news and current affairs programs within legal and ethical boundaries. Research, report, produce, and present content, experimenting with various formats. Showcase diverse stories and engage with industry professionals during 15 BJTC-accredited newsdays for 105 hours of practical experience.

Develop your theoretical and critical understanding of the role and coverage of sport in contemporary society, and build the skills needed to work as a sports reporter. You'll study the links between national, regional, and local identity and sport, reflecting on how the media shapes that identity. Alongside lectures and student presentations, expert guest speakers will explain the logistics of reporting on sport and provide a greater understanding of the practical aspects of sports reporting.

This module enables you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of stills photography. You'll gain practical skills in image capture on still digital formats and the transmission of stills You'll be competent in producing stills for publication and demonstrate the ability to write clear and accurate captions and news stories. You'll understand photographic practice and media law and ethics relating to the publication of images from both professional photographers, citizen journalists and other external sources in newspapers, magazines and on related websites and social media.

This module explores the principles guiding ethical journalism in various media forms. You'll learn to dissect the impact of journalism, discuss ethical dilemmas, and craft your personal ethical compass for sensitive reporting. Dive into media's role in addressing social divisions while honing vital skills for academic success and beyond.

Learn to report on global and UK issues effectively. Explore the journalist-politician relationship, tackle ethical challenges, and grasp the power of journalism in democracy. Dive into contemporary topics, honing skills to effect change. It's a toolkit for your future, applicable beyond journalism.

Enhance your Year 2 knowledge and skills. Engage in 15 industry-standard newsdays, led by experts. Work on projects for Sky News, BBC Radio Derby, and more. Connect with industry leaders at our Futures Day careers event. Boost your technical and journalistic abilities with practical workshops and networking opportunities.

Put your creative storytelling to the test. You'll produce a news documentary for TV or radio or a captivating podcast, pitching it to one of our industry partners. Explore your interests and address pressing societal issues while upholding journalistic standards and safety guidelines. You will pitch your documentary for broadcast on NottsTV or your podcast for publishing by Janno Media. Alongside this, you will craft an online feature and an academic research essay. This module is your canvas to shine and potentially open doors to exciting career prospects.

Explore the world of public relations and communications in this engaging module. Gain essential skills for a career in PR, including crafting campaigns, writing news releases, and leveraging social media. Understand the unique role of PR across various sectors, and delve into legal and ethical considerations. Get ready to sit the NCTJ Introduction to PR for Journalists exam upon completion.

This module introduces you to the essential skills required to be a magazine journalist in digital and print formats and the key qualities and behaviours sought by editors. You'll develop an understanding of how to write for specialist and segmented audiences and how to identify, research and produce content ideas. You will practise these skills on a series of magazine production days.

We'll dive into contemporary journalism, focusing on how public personalities are portrayed. From music to sports, we'll explore social dynamics and media's influence. Discover the journalist's role in shaping perceptions in our celebrity-driven world.

Learn the practical skills needed to compile and produce successful podcasts, while developing an understanding of the role of podcasting in the contemporary media landscape. Guest speakers who are experts in the field will explain the logistics and monetisation of podcasting to provide a better understanding of the economic framework within which podcasting sits.