Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P500

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)

About

Introduction:

If you see yourself as the next voice and face of the airwaves, shaping and driving the news agenda for your generation, this is the course for you.

Delivered by award-winning journalists, this industry-accredited degree will give you the tools and space to tell the stories which matter to you.

You will practice and obtain professional skills and abilities, as you enjoy working alongside your peers, using the latest equipment and facilities, within our Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism in the heart of Nottingham.

Our unique partnership, and 30-year reputation for excellence, with regional and national broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Sky News, Global Radio, Bauer Media and Nottingham’s very own NottsTV, provide countless opportunities for working in industry alongside your studies and enables our graduates to gain top positions in broadcasting, news and communications.

BJTC accredited course - a guarantee you'll have the skills that hiring editors are looking for.
Specialise with optional modules including, sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting or celebrity journalism
NTU is in the UK’s Top 30 for Journalism in the  Guardian University Guide 2025
You'll be working in our industry standard studios, TV gallery and recording booths, honing the skills you'll need from day one.

Industry recognition

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council

We are proud to be part of the BAFTA Albert education partnership

All Journalism courses at NTU are recognised by the European Journalism Training Association

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.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will need the equivalent to:

112 UCAS tariff points from four A-levels or equivalent qualifications

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

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.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Employability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance your future career in journalism.

Upon graduation, you'll be well-equipped to compete for exciting roles in broadcast news media, ranging from reporters, editors, producers, and presenters in radio, TV, and digital platforms. Recent graduates have secured such roles including:

Assistant news editor at ITN, News at 10
Producer on Good Morning Britain
Reporter on Channel 5 News
Broadcast Journalist for BBC Radio
Assistant producer for Radio 1, Newsbeat
Researcher for Sky News
Production Journalist for ITV News
Production Journalist for BBC East Midlands Today
Video Journalist for ReachPlc
Social media editor for the Daily Mail
Sports reporter for the MailOnline
News reader for Global Radio
News reporter for Bauer Radio
PR Account executive
Producer for an independent production company

As well as careers in journalism, graduates have also gone on to work in public relations, communications, video production companies, and podcast production.

Your path to a dynamic career in media and communication starts here.

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.
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.