Multimedia Journalism

Why choose this course?

Interested in a career in the world of Journalism? If so, this multidisciplinary course combines practical training in radio, TV, newspaper, magazine and online journalism with academic study and is the perfect foundation.

In your first year you will learn the fundamentals of journalism - from news skills to principles in the industry. In your second year you’ll delve further into design skills and begin to understand what’s needed for a successful career in the industry. Your final year culminates in an independent study where you’ll focus on your area of interest.

You’ll benefit from working in our fully equipped TV and Radio studios, as well as taking part in free mandatory UK trips and visits.

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). This is a partnership between UK education providers and employers which aims to uphold the highest professional standards of training.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

• Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one-to-one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

• Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study, you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

• At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026*.

• Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand-new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course textbook is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

• You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

The Northampton Employment Promise

• In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that If you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

STAGE 1:
• Storytelling for News (Compulsory)
• Law and Public Affairs for Journalists (Compulsory)
• Reporting Power (Compulsory)
• Journalism Now (Compulsory)
• News Gathering Skills (Compulsory)
• News Production Skills (Compulsory)

STAGE 2:
• Design Skills for Journalists (Compulsory)
• Digital Skills for Journalists (Compulsory)
• Law and Regulation for Journalists (Compulsory)
• Broadcast Skills (Newsdays 1) (Compulsory)
• Newsdays Part 2 (Compulsory)
• Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills (Compulsory)

STAGE 3:
• Journalism Dissertation (Compulsory)
• Law and International Media Regulation (Compulsory)
• Journalism Practical Project (Compulsory)
• Launchpad – Careers in Journalism (Compulsory)
• Multiplatform Journalism (Compulsory)
• Future Trends in Journalism (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 24/25 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 25/26 entry modules will be released in June 2025.

The course is assessed in a number of ways:

• Practical portfolios

• Essays

• Reports on seminars

• Presentations

• Practical projects

• Written examinations.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Broadcast Journalism Training Council