Journalism (Broadcast)

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID PP53

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Journalism (Broadcast)

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Broadcast Journalism plays a vital role in society. It keeps us informed of what’s happening in the world around us, updates us on the things we really need to know, and does so in a way that’s accessible for everybody. If you’re eager to investigate and report on the latest events and issues, then our broadcast journalism degree is the right choice for you.

In today’s digital age, internet joins TV and radio as one of the key platforms through which news is shared. To reflect cutting-edge developments in broadcast journalism, this course covers both traditional and new media to prepare you for the reality of working as a professional broadcast journalist.

What’s more, this broadcast journalism course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), meaning you’ll be gaining a first-class understanding of the field from leading experts. And you'll study on our campus at MediaCity, which is right next to BBC and ITV.

"The course reflects real-world journalism practices with a challenging and diverse curriculum. Students learn how to research, write, shoot and edit content to a professional standard."

- BJTC course accreditation report

You’ll learn how to investigate, record, edit and produce news for online, radio and television, with the option to specialise in your preferred areas in your second and third years. You’ll also undertake placements at news organisations, participate in regular newsdays and be encouraged to gain experience as part of Salford’s student-led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by guest editors from the BBC and ITV.

To find out more about what it’s like to study journalism at Salford, head over to Salford Now to find work created by our students.

90 per cent of students studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Broadcast) at the University of Salford were positive about the teaching on their course

- National Student Survey 2024

You will:

Study for a BJTC-accredited course and learn from leading broadcast journalists
Be part of the thriving MediaCity community – it’s the north-west's leading digital and creative hub and is home to the BBC and ITV
Gain a full understanding of the broadcast journalism landscape in the context of both traditional and new media

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

Many of our graduates have working relationships with the industry and create fact-based news with large brands

This is for you if...

You want to develop your skills and techniques in the context of broadcast journalism.

You have a passion for TV, radio and online journalism and are keen to gain hands on experience of the industry.

You want to launch your career as a broadcast journalist and build your professional profile and portfolio of work

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

Applicant profile

Are you a budding news broadcaster? Do you have experience of sharing news stories on a local news platform? If so, our broadcast journalism university course is the right option for you. Offering you the chance to focus on a range of disciplines within journalism, it will develop your skills in journalistic methodologies needed to take the first step in your professional career.

To gain a place on this broadcast journalism degree, youâll have to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Within your broadcast journalism degree personal statement (up to 4,000 characters ), weâll want to understand:

What motivates you and what current experiences do you have in terms of journalism and multimedia content creation?
How have you been involved and what did you do?
Are you an evidence-based and creative thinker?
How do you develop your ideas?
Do you have any knowledge of the broadcast journalism sector; are there any brands or projects that inspire you?
Why do you want to work in the journalism sector?
Why is the University of Salford and this broadcast journalism degree the right choice for your future goals?

Applicants may be asked to take part in an informal group seminar discussion or interviewâ either live or on camera â to demonstrate their skills.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 points.

A level

112 points.

T level

Merit

BTEC National Diploma

DMM

Access to HE

112 points including Media or Humanities subject area

Scottish Highers

112 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 points

International Baccalaureate

29 points including Media or Humanities

European Baccalaureate

Pass in Diploma with 74% overall including Media or Humanities

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0, with a written element of 8.0 and no element below 6.0.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Employment

You may be asking yourself, ‘what can you do with a broadcast journalism degree?’ Well, here’s the inside scoop.

Throughout this course, you’ll have gained both theoretical knowledge and invaluable real-world experience, helping you to clinch your first role in journalism. You will become comfortable working behind, or in front of, a camera or microphone, and reporting on the latest events. You will understand the technical elements of news production, as well as critical journalistic disciplines, such as how to investigate stories, interview people and format news reports.

A degree in broadcast journalism prepares you for a career in the media, communications or information sector, as well as a variety of roles in related fields. You will be in a great position to pursue roles with local broadcasters, as well as online news organisations. However, more broadly, you will have transferrable skills that can be applied to related fields such as PR, communications and video production.

Read Victoria Jane’s story about how she went from studying a Journalism degree at Salford to BBC Radio 1.

Further study

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through our postgraduate programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

A taste of what you could become

A TV journalist

A radio presenter

An online journalist

A public relations practitioner

An editor

And more...

Career Links

Graduates have secured journalism jobs at the BBC, ITV, newspapers and online sites. They have also found work in related areas, including public relations.