BA (Hons) Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism with a Placement Year
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- P50P
- Typical Offer
- BBB
- Contextual Offer
- BCC
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Course Overview
Why BA Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism with a Placement Year at UEA?
Truth-seekers, storytellers and content creators apply now to kick-start your career as a professional journalist. On this course you’ll practise journalism every day, creating podcasts, social videos, online stories and programmes for broadcast.
Why choose UEA?
- Getting into work: UEA Journalism has a brilliant track record of getting students into paid work as freelancers, trainees or staff journalists
- Industry class facilities: Learn practical skills in the former Heart Radio studios which we converted into a newsroom with radio, podcast and TV facilities
- Small group learning: You’ll learn in small classes sizes, with individualised learning and support through our hands-on practical workshops
What is BA Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism?
It’s your chance to move from student to professional journalist. You’ll create online news, audio and video stories and get them published on our award-winning website, UEAJournalism.com.
We offer small-group learning and there’s a real sense of community. Our students say we’re more like a family than a course. We’re big on inclusivity. UEA is one of the few courses with a whole module teaching you how to find stories from diverse communities.
Placement Year
This version of the degree gives you the opportunity and support to greatly enhance your employability by securing and undertaking a 9-12-month placement in the third year of your degree. You'll be expected to source your own work placement with the support of UEA's Career Central and your school. Find out more about this exciting opportunity on our Placement Years in Arts and Humanities page.
Accreditations
The degree is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). As a successful graduate, alongside receiving your degree, you'll receive a Journalism Skills Certificate from the BJTC. This professional qualification lets future employers know you’ve received industry-standard training, learned the core skills they require, and are ready for employment.
The BJTC is supported by major industry players such as Reuters, ITN, BBC, Channel 4, Associated Press, ITV and Sky News and hosts a yearly awards ceremony, at which UEA has now won awards three years in a row.
As this is a BJTC accredited course, with regular inspections, you can be confident in our commitment to deliver a course which has undergone industry scrutiny.
Careers
Career Pathways
With a BA in Broadcast and Media Journalism, you could launch a career in:
- Multiplatform journalism: You’ll leave UEA experienced in all forms of journalism with a portfolio of work suitable for online, audio, video or social media platforms
- Podcasting: You’ll learn how to make your own podcast and create the marketing materials that support it, giving you essential skills you can offer to employers
- Documentary making: Creating your own documentary in the final year of the course, you’ll learn about long-form production, compliance and storytelling so you’re ready for a role in documentary production
- Social media content creating: We’ll help you keep up with the fast pace of change in the social industry, and you’ll create content that is tailored for specific audiences
- PR and communications: You'll develop the skills needed to communicate clearly with audiences, manage media relations, and organisational reputation
Career Support
Your journalism lecturers will be with you every step of the way, guiding and supporting you to apply for your dream job. You’ll get course-specific careers support weekly during year two of the course, and access to a dedicated LinkedIn group with job adverts. We’ll also support you with additional workshops on how to tailor your application to specific journalism jobs and traineeships. Additional support is available from UEA Career Central.
After the Course
After the course, you’ll be ready to work as a journalist in local or national newsrooms. Many of our students have secured positions on the ITV and BBC news trainee schemes. Our graduates have gone into roles at BBC, ITV, Newsquest, the Telegraph, the Independent and many more. Many have also gone into work in communications or social media.
Study and Modules
Structure
You’ll be treated as a journalist from day one of this broadcast and digital journalism course, out looking for stories right from the start. You’ll learn the basic journalistic skills you need to find, research and create news stories. You’ll learn how to use professional cameras and audio recording equipment, and you’ll create audio, video and text stories. You’ll write stories for our award-winning website which you can show to a potential employer. You'll learn about media regulation, law and ethics, which are essential components of functioning as a journalist in the UK. You’ll receive two hours of voice coaching either one to one or in small groups.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your second year of this broadcasting and journalism degree, you'll delve deeper into journalistic practice, studying investigative and ethical dilemmas which today’s journalists face. You’ll take part in workshops to hone your practical radio, online and video skills. You’ll also participate in 15 student-led “news-days” in which you’ll spend the day working with your colleagues to create online content, radio bulletins or TV programmes. You’ll also further your study of media law, political and public affairs and industry regulation. You'll continue to receive voice coaching either one to one or in small groups.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
Your third year will be spent on your placement, providing you with the opportunity to experience the world of work while applying the skills and knowledge you’ve developed during your first two years of study.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll draw upon the skills you’ve developed to produce more sophisticated forms of audio-visual content including longer-form documentary production. You’ll also learn more about reporting diverse communities and put that into practice in your project work.
You'll take part in a further 15 news-days focused on specific target audiences, such as children and sports fans. You'll report back on your placement activities and take one optional module. You’ll receive two further hours of voice coaching either one to one or in small groups.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
We don’t use huge lecture halls packed with hundreds of students. Instead, our half-day workshops are a mix of short talks, discussion and practical exercises. You’ll also take part in exciting and challenging all-day classes called news-days when you’ll produce stories to real deadlines. You’ll attend weekly guest lectures from industry professionals to help you make contacts and prepare for the workplace.
In the first year your classes will be split between Broadcast House and main campus with a mixture of workshops, short lectures, and seminars. You’ll also have two hours of personalised voice coaching in our podcast studio.
Your second year will see you spend more time at Broadcast House as you take part in 15 news-days. You’ll get tailored support for your work placements, and you’ll learn about how to find stories from councils and other public bodies.
Your third year will be spent on placement where you’ll use the skills you learned in the first two years to take part in work-based learning.
The final year will see you learning more independently as you prepare to enter the workplace. A further 15 news-days and two hours of voice coaching are included.
Assessment
Most assessment is portfolio coursework demonstrating your ability to find, research and produce news stories. Media law and regulations are assessed by examinations which you must pass to proceed to the next year of the degree. You’ll also produce a dossier detailing your two weeks of work placement and industry engagement.
There will be hands-on workshops where you’ll learn how to use cameras and audio recorders and how to edit audio and video. Project work will include producing TV and radio news reports, writing online news stories and making a group podcast.
Your second year is more intensive with practical workshops and news-days at Broadcast House throughout the year. You’ll be assessed on the news stories you produce, and there will be exams on law and public affairs.
Year three is your placement year. At the end of this year, you'll be asked to do a reflective presentation showcasing your sector awareness and the many other employability skills you've gained.
You’ll spend much of the final year working towards your final documentary project on a subject of your choice. You'll produce a portfolio detailing what you've learned on placement and your news-days will focus on programmes aimed at different target audiences.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4
In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics,
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB
Contextual: BCC
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual: DMM
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3
Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 Credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 Credits at Level 3
T levels
Merit
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-film-and-television-studies-with-a-foundation-year or https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-media-studies-with-a-foundation-year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AABBB or above.
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Scottish Advanced Highers
CCC or above.
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Interviews
If your application tells us that you're passionate about your chosen course, we will invite you to a one-to-one online interview with one of our experienced journalists. This is a chance to meet us, discuss the course and tell us about your interest in Journalism, giving you a taste of what it would be like to study it here at UEA. You'll be asked to talk about your favourite news programme, for example, and what kind of articles you'd enjoy writing, and you'll also have the chance to talk about your current studies, extra-curricular interests and what excites you about being a journalist.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy(opens in a new window) applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4
In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics,
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB.
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall.
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
IELTS: 7.5 overall (minimum 7.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
- Interviews
If your application tells us that you're passionate about your chosen course, we will invite you to a one-to-one online interview with one of our experienced journalists. This is a chance to meet us, discuss the course and tell us about your interest in Journalism, giving you a taste of what it would be like to study it here at UEA. You'll be asked to talk about your favourite news programme, for example, and what kind of articles you'd enjoy writing, and you'll also have the chance to talk about your current studies, extra-curricular interests and what excites you about being a journalist.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy(opens in a new window) applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £24,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started. (opens in a new window)
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: