Journalism

From writing and social media to liveblogging, video and audio production, this degree gives you a 360-degree perspective on journalism and how to create professional media content.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Our journalism degree includes two exciting placement opportunities. students are encouraged to undertake an optional one-year (48 weeks) placement in year 3. we support our students in finding suitable placement opportunities in the media industries and beyond. during the placement year you are supported by an academic tutor and have the opportunity to build professional experience invaluable for your final year of study and future career. the final year compulsory placement module also gives you the chance to put your skills into practice over a 150 hour period. you'll spend time working with an external client, such as a newspaper, broadcaster or production company, or in public relations. previous placement providers have ranged from magazines and newspapers such as the huddersfield examiner and barnsley chronicle, to national opportunities at the press association, as well as corporate clients seeking professional video work and agencies in the fast-developing field of social media.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

A selection of companies that have employed huddersfield graduates from the journalism ba(hons) course in recent years include the press association** and a wide range of local and regional newspapers and magazines. others have moved into public relations and social media with agencies across the north of england and further afield. graduates have also used their journalism skills to begin careers in advertising, recruitment and the public services, including as college media tutors teaching the next generation of students. *percentage of graduates from this subject area who are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (hesa graduate outcomes 18/19, uk domiciled graduates).

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Huddersfield has partnerships with the following companies: