Broadcast Journalism plays a vital role in society. It keeps us informed of what’s happening in the world around us, updates us on the things we really need to know, and does so in a way that’s accessible for everybody. If you’re eager to investigate and report on the latest events and issues, then our broadcast journalism degree is the right choice for you.

In today’s digital age, internet joins TV and radio as one of the key platforms through which news is shared. To reflect cutting-edge developments in broadcast journalism, this course covers both traditional and new media to prepare you for the reality of working as a professional broadcast journalist.

What’s more, this broadcast journalism course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), meaning you’ll be gaining a first-class understanding of the field from leading experts. And we’re the only university with a campus at MediaCity so you’ll study right next to the BBC and ITV.

You’ll learn how to investigate, record, edit and produce news for online, radio and television, with the option to specialise in your preferred areas in your second and third years. You’ll also undertake placements at news organisations, participate in regular newsdays and be encouraged to gain experience as part of Salford’s student-led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by guest editors from the BBC and ITV.

Throughout this course, you’ll have gained both theoretical knowledge and invaluable real-world experience, helping you to clinch your first role in journalism. You will become comfortable working behind, or in front of, a camera or microphone, and reporting on the latest events. You will understand the technical elements of news production, as well as critical journalistic disciplines, such as how to investigate stories, interview people and format news reports.

A degree in broadcast journalism prepares you for a career in the media, communications or information sector, as well as a variety of roles in related fields. You will be in a great position to pursue roles with local broadcasters, as well as online news organisations. However, more broadly, you will have transferrable skills that can be applied to related fields such as PR, communications and video production.