Journalism

Report on current events as they unfold on TV, radio, print or online with a career in journalism.

This professionally accredited course will develop the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:


• Gain newsgathering skills and experience in modern journalism



• Understand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracy



• Create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms



• Have access to purpose-built facilities including computer suites, TV and radio studios, and a dedicated newsroom



ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the bjtc (Broadcast Journalism Training Council) and the PPA (Professional Publishers Association).

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You'll have the opportunity to use our facilities to create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms by combining the best of the past with an eye on the future.

Industry links
Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. We have links that can help you find work in organisations such as the BBC, Sky Sports and with a variety of local and national media companies. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.

Guest lecture series
You'll have access to the guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan.

Why study the Journalism course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 100% of students on BA (Hons) Journalism were positive about how teaching staff explain things*


• Professionally accredited



• Specialist facilities to create multimedia news content



• Open the doors to working in a practical environment at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies



*National Student Survey 2026

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Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Unicompare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Unicompare, 2024 reviews).