Overview

The Broadcast Journalism course from Nottingham Trent University has been developed in close association with major media organisations and is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Careers and employability

Employability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance you future career in journalism. This course also has established links with its former students, through which we receive employment opportunities for graduating students. After studying this course you could go into a variety of roles including:

producer (radio, TV,online);

editor, sub-editor;

journalist;

presenter, reporter, news commentator;

camera operators;

production manager, floor manager;

sound engineer, lighting engineer, technician, technical assistant; and

researcher.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work for companies including:

BBC;

ITN;

Sky News;

Channel 5 News;

BBC Five Live;

BBC Asian Network;

BAFTA;

Gem 106;

BBC Radio Nottingham;

Free Radio Birmingham; and

BBC Midlands Today.

As well as careers in journalism, graduates have also gone on to work in PR, marketing and advertising. Many graduates have joined or started local small and medium enterprises to undertake journalism, creative or media related activities. Students are expected to undertake a minimum of three weeks of placements normally in the UK but potentially anywhere in the world. They are usually undertaken during vacation periods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Broadcast Journalism Skills and Digital Production

Media Law

Public Affairs for Journalists

Multi-platform Project (MA route only)

Journalism, Ethics and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism.

Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered.
A written test.
Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

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17850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: £4,950/ £8,925

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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