BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • 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 

  • Please take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect actual industry practice and publish news and features across our student platforms. 

  • Learn from experienced professionals and successful alums. Previous speakers include Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (BBC HARDTalk) 

  • Take advantage of BU’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match conferences and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium. 

  • Make invaluable industry connections during a 30-week work placement with national and regional media organizations, the BCC, and Sky Sports.  

  • Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023, and 95% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing their studies. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years with a 4-week placement, or 4 years with a 30-week placement.


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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,


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