BA Multimedia Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism, a BA (Hons) Journalism degree focusing on newsgathering, media production, and reporting across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum culminates in final-year independent projects including the Journalism Dissertation and the Journalism Practical Project. The first year establishes foundations through Storytelling for News, Law and Public Affairs for Journalists, Reporting Power, Newsgathering Skills, News Production Skills, and Journalism Now, introducing core reporting and writing methods. The second year builds technical and legal expertise via Design Skills for Journalists, Digital Skills for Journalists, Law and Regulation for Journalists, Broadcast Skills (Newsdays 1), Newsdays (2), and Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills. The final year involves advanced study and production through Law and International Media Regulation, Journalism Practical Project, LAUNCHPAD: Careers in Journalism, Multiplatform Journalism, Future Trends in Journalism, and Journalism Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for Multimedia Journalism is: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level You will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. Other Entry Requirements: We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications who have an active interest in the study and practice of journalism. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application for this journalism degree, please see our How to Apply page . BA (Hons) Journalism Award: Any students joining with advanced standing in L5 (Year 2) or L6 (Year 3) will be awarded BA (Hons) Journalism (without BJTC accreditation) rather than BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism. If the programme team feels that a student in this position was still eligible for the accredited award title (based on modules studied at a previous institution) then this would need to be documented and approved. We envisage that this would only be relevant in specific circumstances (e.g. a student transferring from a BJTC accredited course at a different institution at the end of L4). It would not be relevant for any international/partner students coming in at L6. The modules studied for the non-accredited award would be the same as those for the accredited award. Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation multimedia course is normally: DEE at A-Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Culture and The Creative Industries
- Storytelling for News
- Law and Public Affairs for Journalists
- Reporting Power
- Newsgathering Skills
- News Production Skills
- Journalism Now
- Design Skills for Journalists
- Digital Skills for Journalists
- Law and Regulation for Journalists
- Broadcast Skills (Newsdays 1)
- Newsdays (2)
- Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills
- Law and International Media Regulation
- Journalism Practical Project
- LAUNCHPAD: Careers in Journalism
- Multiplatform Journalism
- Future Trends in Journalism
- Journalism Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.