BA (Hons) Journalism Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University

Study the history of journalism. You will explore topics including how and why newspapers were first produced, the emergence of the professional reporter, the forces propelling the growth of news media and the origins and development of broadcast news.

Begin to study the journalism production, research and dissemination techniques used in online and digital contexts.

Study the historical, cultural and social contexts of journalism while focusing on practical, hands-on tasks that will enable you to become proficient journalistic writer.

Explore essential themes in news production and journalism focusing on three central areas: industry, text and audience. You will examine concepts such as the public sphere, ethics, audience reception models, media effects, culture, professionalism, blogging and citizen journalism.

Gain the foundation knowledge required for journalists and media practitioners to understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to the public. You will examine the legal and regulatory systems which govern the print and broadcast media in England.

Learn the journalism skills you will need for radio and TV production including technical, studio and newsgathering.

You will build on the knowledge you acquired in the Introduction to Media Law module to develop the professional knowledge required for journalists and media practitioners to understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to their work in the public domain. You will examine the legal and regulatory systems which govern the broadcast and print media in England in relation to confidentiality, privacy, journalistic sources, data protection and copyright.

This practical module will encourage you to build on the skills you learned in the Reporting 1 module. You will learn how to source material to produce features, conduct in-depth interviews and write in a detailed, descriptive manner with specific publications in mind.

Build on the digital newsgathering and production skills developed in the Digital Publishing module. You will create content in a newsroom environment during a series of production newsdays and workshops will help introduce you to contemporary techniques in data, newsgathering and distribution.

This module explores the rapidly changing circumstances and environment of global media. You will look at the rise of network and digital technologies and how they impact on more traditional forms of media and provide critical awareness of changes in the production of the media. You will complete a practical element that will enable you to put your studies into practice.

Develop the knowledge of current affairs required by professional journalists. You will look systems of public administration at central and local level in the UK, within the EU and at a global level. Your studies will include looking at the institutions, agencies and organisations at each level of government. You will put your knowledge into practice in a portfolio of journalistic work.

Refresh and build upon your knowledge and skills in radio and television reporting. You will have the opportunity to take part in industry-style broadcast radio, TV and live streaming newsdays.

Learn the practical skills required for magazine production including layout, aesthetics and design, flow, flat planning and content optimisation. Your tools will be digital, though the product you produce will be a magazine suitable for both print and digital contexts.

Develop the skills you will need for the real working environment of a multimedia journalist, including the need to work on the move, in the newsroom and in media studios.

Pull together the skills you developed in the Reporting, Digital Publishing and Writing Features modules by producing a business magazine serving the region. You will gain professional experience that will enhance your employment prospects while you gain new perspectives on the publishing process and business scene.

Complete the project, you'll create a long-form piece of journalism for TV, radio, print or online.

Engage with fashion theory and history with particular emphasis on fashion and cultural movements. You'll learn how to create fashion articles and promotional materials.

Explore traditional games journalism, including reviewing, news reporting and feature writing for magazines and websites. You'll also look at emerging reporting on e-sports, a rapidly growing genre that has significant crossover with sports journalism. Developed with advice from industry partners, this module will prepare you for roles in the field of video games journalism, from staff writing to freelance or entrepreneurial posts. You'll learn to produce specialist journalism to the high qualit

Study digital camera techniques through the process of researching and developing a substantial piece of photographic journalism. A series of photographic assignments will enable you to acquire technical and practical skills in digital photography and combine them with digital publishing and journalism skills.