School of Creative Industries

BA (Hons) Journalism

BA (Hons) Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years

Train like a professional journalist in industry-standard studios and media suites. Whether you're drawn to news, sport, or digital content creation, our hands-on journalism course gives you the tools, tech and confidence to tell stories that matter. 

Train like a professional journalist in industry-standard studios and media suites. Whether you're drawn to news, sport, or digital content creation, our hands-on journalism course gives you the tools, tech and confidence to tell stories that matter. 

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BA (Hons)
Start date(s)
15 September 2025
UCAS Code
P501
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (3 years),Part-time (6 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
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Why choose this course?

From newsrooms to podcasts, TikTok to TV - the world of journalism is constantly evolving. At the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll develop the editorial instincts, production skills and creative mindset to thrive in this fast-paced industry. 

This course puts storytelling at the centre, supported by a strong foundation in media ethics, social responsibility and digital innovation. You’ll work in our professional - level newsrooms, editing suites, and broadcast studios, and create content using the same tech used by organisations like the BBC and ITV. 

Whether you dream of anchoring the news, launching your own YouTube channel or covering live sport, our facilities and expert staff will help you gain the skills and confidence to break into the media - and help shape its future. 

What's unique about this course?

  • Practical journalism taught in industry-standard facilities and studios 
  • Use of TV studio with virtual sets, and radio studio with voice tracking capability 
  • Access to digital editing suites and video journalist kits for fieldwork 
  • Create content for video, podcast, social media, print and online 
  • Supported by a diverse teaching team of media professionals and academics 
  • Strong emphasis on entrepreneurial media production and self-starting content creators 
  • Explore journalism through inclusive, critical, and global perspectives 
  • Optional specialisms in sports journalism, politics, or social justice reporting 
  • Regular News Days where students simulate real newsroom environments 
  • A module focused on emerging tech like AI and immersive media in journalism 

What happens on the course?

You’ll work as a real journalist from day one-researching, producing, and publishing stories using our cutting-edge journalism facilities. We’ve designed the course to combine newsroom energy with academic rigour, so you build practical skills and a critical understanding of journalism’s role in society. 

You'll use our TV studios with green screen and virtual set technology to present news bulletins, while our radio studio supports podcasting, live radio production, and voice training. You’ll get to grips with our digital editing suites, equipped with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and other industry - standard software, as well as mobile video journalism kits that let you record and file stories on the move. 

News Days simulate real-world media production environments - working in teams to create multi - platform content under deadline pressure. You'll pitch ideas, assign roles, record interviews, edit video, and publish stories - just like a real newsroom. 

The course is structured to support different pathways in journalism - from long-form investigative writing and political analysis to sports commentary, mobile reporting, and content creation for digital platforms. 

You'll also explore issues like climate-conscious reporting, inclusive storytelling, and media ethics, all while developing your voice, confidence, and portfolio. 

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

  • Graduates from this course have gone on to roles such as: 
  • Multimedia Journalist 
  • News Reporter or Correspondent 
  • Broadcast Producer (TV/Radio) 
  • Podcast Creator or Host 
  • Video Journalist or Mobile Journalist (MoJo) 
  • Social Media Editor 
  • Content Creator or Digital Influencer 
  • Communications or PR Officer 
  • Investigative Journalist 
  • Sports Reporter or Commentator 
  • Freelance Writer or Blogger 
  • Postgraduate study in Journalism, Media, or Communication 

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

We don’t just teach journalism - we practise it. At the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll gain experience using the same facilities, tools, and workflows as professional journalists in the industry. 

You’ll work across: 

  • A fully equipped TV studio with broadcast cameras, green screen and virtual sets 
  • A professional radio studio with live broadcast and podcasting functionality 
  • Edit suites with industry - standard audio and video production software 
  • Video journalism kits for field reporting 
  • A digital newsroom environment for publishing online and social - first content 
  • Access to real - world news feeds from Independent Radio News (IRN) 
  • Adobe Creative Cloud tools including Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects 

All of this is supported by our experienced academic team - many of whom are former journalists - plus technical specialists who are on hand to help you get the most out of the equipment. 

You'll be based in Wolverhampton, at the heart of a dynamic region full of untold stories. With local news outlets, sports teams, and vibrant communities on your doorstep, you’ll have plenty of material to work with as you develop your voice and build your journalistic identity. 

By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the editorial, technical and creative skills to work across multiple media platforms. You’ll develop: 

  • News judgement and editorial decision - making 
  • Writing, reporting and editing for digital and print 
  • Interviewing, research and fact - checking skills 
  • Video and audio production using industry tools 
  • Social media content creation and distribution strategies 
  • Mobile journalism and field reporting techniques 
  • Studio presenting and scriptwriting for broadcast 
  • Inclusive storytelling and audience engagement 
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and content brand development 
  • Resilience, time management and deadline - driven workflow 
  • Critical awareness of journalism’s social impact and sustainability 

With a strong portfolio, real-world experience and technical confidence, you’ll graduate ready to enter a newsroom - or launch your own platform. 

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
  • UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology - grade M
  • QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) Level 5 and Level 6

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted to attend an interview. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference.

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

 

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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