BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Broadcast and Digital Journalism is a BA (Hons) Journalism degree centred on practical broadcast and digital training within the news industry. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking. This course holds accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and incorporates practical work placements alongside in-house news days. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Essential Journalism 1 and Essential Journalism 2, focusing on multimedia production, content writing, and online presentation. The second year extends reporting capabilities via Radio and Online Newsdays, Public Affairs, and Journalism in Context, with optional choices including Documentary: Concept to Practice, Features and Magazines, and Pitchside. The third year consolidates professional practice through Professional Learning Through Work, Media Law and Regulation, and TV and Social Media Newsdays. Optional modules in the final year include PR and Promotions, Advanced Audio Production, and a Final Project allowing students to produce a dissertation, a work-based learning project with a portfolio, or an artefact.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to interview. You will need to attend an interview before we can offer you a place on this course. Read more about our Journalism Interviews
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 48%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 9%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential Journalism 1
- Essential Journalism 2
- Radio and Online Newsdays
- Public Affairs
- Journalism in Context
- Documentary: Concept to Practice
- Features and Magazines
- Pitchside
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Media Law and Regulation
- TV and Social Media Newsdays
- PR and Promotions
- Advanced Audio Production
- Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Leeds Trinity University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.