BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism with Foundation Year

If you are an aspiring journalist or have ambitions for a career in the media, this is the course for you. Whether it's TV, radio, print, digital media or social media, we'll train you to become a storyteller for the digital age.The first quality a journalist needs is commitment. We're committed to you and we love what we do. You will too. Your passion is our passion.**Why study this subject?**Are you driven to get to the heart of the story? Are you passionate about writing? Or do you love thinking in pictures? Are you an aspiring journalist who's focused on storytelling for the digital age, whether that’s in print, broadcast or online?This course can help you develop the skills to write and share stories with your readers and viewers across the world. Whether it’s the coronavirus pandemic, the fight for racial equality or Britain’s future outside the EU, we’ll work with you to explore the news agenda in practice and in theory.**Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?**Maybe you’re the next Laura Kuenssberg. Or perhaps you want to be a football reporter? You might even have the desire to report about the latest fashion trends?With London only a short train ride away, you’re not far from the hustle and bustle of the city and the stories it holds.We’ll introduce you to industry contacts, open doors for placements and help prepare you for job applications and interviews during your final year with us.**What facilities can I use?**At BNU, you'll have access to a range of state-of-the-art equipment that can help you make an engaging and professional report on a story. You’ll have access to our broadcast-quality cameras, autocues, audio recorders and even a Green Screen TV studio, which has been used to film programmes such as Black Mirror.As well as this you will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software including Premiere Pro, InDesign, Audacity, Photoshop and others.**What will I study?**This course aims to be as hands on as possible. You will be regularly out sourcing stories, whether that be around the town, across other courses or further afield. You’ll develop you writing, interview and researching skills so upon graduating you are ready to go into work.As well as lots of practical journalism, you’ll study law and ethics and learn how the media reports news as well as politics, business, economics, fashion, health, entertainment and sport. You’ll learn how the media interacts with governments and people, exploring issues like “fake news” and power, truth and citizen journalism.**How will I be taught and assessed?**This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.During the course you will learn key writing, interviewing, filming, recording and editing techniques and how to report and present on different multimedia platforms.You’ll also have the opportunity to explore different areas with journalism so you can not only find your own interests and the right career path, but to also ensure you have a broad portfolio of work to boost your chances of finding your dream job.Teaching is held in a range of ‘journalism workshops’ which include a lecture, seminar and then practical task. On ‘news days’ you can expect to be out and about finding a story the matches your brief, you’ll then present back to your class.Students will benefit from our industry-expert lecturers as well as our guest lecturers, industry visits, collaborations with local media and other organisations and the opportunity for you to forge your own contacts and gain valuable work experience or placements.