**If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. Develop the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment including TV, radio, print and online journalism.**
**Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU?**
- Produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, film TV news packages and interview members of the public as well as guests on live radio
- Take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect real industry practice and publish...
**If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. Develop the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment including TV, radio, print and online journalism.** <br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU?**<br/>- Produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, film TV news packages and interview members of the public as well as guests on live radio <br/><br/><br/>- Take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect real industry practice and publish news and features across our student platforms <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experienced professionals and successful alumni. Previous speakers include Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (BBC HARDTalk) <br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of BU’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match conferences and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium <br/><br/><br/>- Make invaluable industry connections during a 30-week work placement with organisations such as national and regional media, the BCC and Sky Sports. <br/><br/><br/>- Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 90% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after finishing their studies. (source DiscoverUni 2023). <br/><br/><br/>**Course Accreditation**<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the Professional Publisher’s Association.<br/><br/>As an NCTJ accredited course, you’ll work towards the coveted NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism. This professional qualification can radically enhance your credibility and employability as a practising journalist. It also means you can graduate with this industry-respected hallmark of excellence.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P500
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
104
120
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
28
31
28 - 31 points.
DMM
112 tariff points.
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
D*D
104 tariff points
D*D
104 tariff points.
DMM
112 tariff points.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
M
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |