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Journalism at NTU
The world continues to change, and the media landscape with it. We’ll guide and support you into the dynamic world of media and journalism.
Journalism, media and communications are intriguing and exciting fields to study, demanding fresh skills and relevant knowledge – technically, culturally and creatively. With great teaching, fantastic in-work opportunities and professional facilities, we’ll prepare you for a career in the media and creative industries.
We’ll turn your passion and talent into something that audiences can connect with. Whether you want to work in radio, TV, newsrooms, factual programming, events or PR, we’ll help you take your ability to a professional level.
Our network of experienced academics, visiting experts and professional partners will help you to consolidate skills and knowledge. Our graduates now work across the media and creative industries, with companies such as the BBC, ITN, Sky News, Channel 5 News, ILR radio, BAFTA, and a range of newspapers across the UK.
If you are looking to specialise our Masters courses are tailored towards professional practice to hone your skills for a career in broadcasting, journalism and related occupations.
in the UK for Journalism (Guardian University Guide 2024)
student satisfaction for BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism (NTU Student Survey 2023)
of Journalism students are positive about the academic support on their course (NSS 2023)
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From expert staff to cutting-edge facilities, we've got everything you need to succeed in Journalism.
Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism
Your first stop on the road to becoming a professional and ethical journalist is our Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism. With one of the largest newsrooms in the country, the latest tech and supportive technicians and tutors, you'll learn the confidence you need to be comfortable in any news studio in the world.
Careers in Journalism
Our links with local and national television, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and voluntary organisations all open the classroom up to the cultural life of the city and beyond. They bring contexts, flavours, and worldwide vistas to your learning. You’ll leave NTU with the range of multimedia skills needed in today’s media industry
Some of our recent graduates are working in media and businesses around the world, including:
- BBC, and BBC Radio 5 Live
- Sky
- ITV
- Bauer Media
- Good Morning Britain
- Kiss FM
- Nottingham Post
- Daily Mail
- Notts TV
- The Media Group
- Talk Sport
- Manchester City FC
- Number 9 Films
- Press Association Ltd
- China Global Television Network
- Immediate Media
- InTouch Games
They have secured a variety of roles including:
- Journalists and reporters
- Freelance journalists
- Producers and podcast producers
- Editors
- Communications Officer
- Researchers
- Content Writer and Manager
- Marketing and Social Media Executives
- Media Consultant
- Publicist
- Videographer
- PR Consultants and Executives
More about Journalism
Find out about the facilities you'll have access to on your course and the benefits and support you'll receive as an NTU student.
Department of Journalism and Media
The department delivers cutting-edge courses and training at the very forefront of journalism and media education. Our links with local and national television, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, media companies and voluntary organisations open up the classroom for real-world learning.
Campus and facilities
The state-of-the-art facilities at every NTU campus are uniquely developed to meet the needs of our students and will prepare you for working in your chosen industry.
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