Journalism (Multimedia)

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 P50Y

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 (Multimedia)

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Stories. They’re what our world is made of. And in the digital age, there are more ways of sharing those stories than ever before. On this multimedia journalism degree course, you’ll learn not just how to find, research and write your story, but how to communicate it through a wide range of digital platforms across the web, mobile, social media, video, audio and print. What’s more, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of specialisms, including sports reporting, music journalism and magazine journalism to name just three. So, what’s your story?

Multimedia journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This BJTC-accredited course is taught by leading experts in the field, providing you with the practical experience you need to be a professional journalist – from live blogging and reporting to podcasting and feature-writing. You’ll also be learning in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies, as well as specialised radio and television studio spaces.

You'll be given plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice through regular production days and practical assessments. Alongside this, you’ll be learning about the law, ethics and theory that are involved in journalism. Want to put your skills to the test? You’ll have the chance to contribute to the student-led website SalfordNow and to 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, follow us on Twitter, and read real news created by our students.

You will:

Work across multiple media platforms while learning specialist immersive story-telling skills for online and print
Be taught by professional journalists at MediaCity, in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with industry-standard radio and television studio spaces
Understand how to think and act like a professional multimedia journalist

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

Radio station mixing desk in the MediaCity TV studio

This is for you if...

You’re eager to begin a career in journalism and want to explore the full range of digital media including web, mobile and print

You already have some journalism experience, whether it be through a work placement, a school newspaper or an online publication.

You have strong English written and verbal communication skills, combined with the tenacity to find and develop a great story.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

Applicant profile

Are you an aspiring journalist? Do you have experience with verbal and written communication? Have you reported on recent events in a local publication, such as a school website, social media or newspaper? If so, this multimedia journalism university course would be a great choice for you.

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

Within your Multimedia 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 multimedia 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 multimedia journalism degree the right choice for your future goals?

For some applicants, youâll be asked to provide us with a portfolio of work and potentially take part in an informal group seminar discussion or interviewâ either live or on camera â to demonstrate your 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 HL 5 in 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

Where can a degree in multimedia journalism take you? Following completion of your course, you’ll be well equipped for a career in the media, digital communications or information sectors. The variety of modules on this degree will give you the flexibility to work in a variety of contexts, whether that’s writing for online or print publication. Many of our graduates have gone on to establish successful careers within news organisations such as the BBC, ITV, and Reach plc. They’ve also pursued roles in related areas like public relations.

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.