Welcome to the BA. Journalism

This BA (Hons) degree is designed for students pursuing a career in journalism, media and communications and beyond. You will receive professional training and proficiency in print, broadcast and online journalism. Enhance your expertise with elective modules in humanities, such as politics and the history of journalism.
Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree in London. You’ll learn how to survive in a rapidly changing industry, cover breaking news in our state-of-the-art newsroom and develop a range of journalistic writing for different media channels and genres.
Journalism at City has a real-world emphasis. You’ll spend time in small workshops learning the multimedia skills required for a career in 21st century journalism: from writing, reporting and interviewing, to social media analytics and preparing page layouts on screen.
This is complemented by academic modules exploring the role and impact of journalism in society through elective modules in English, Sociology, Politics and Creative Writing. These classes are delivered through lectures and seminars and assessed through examination and essays.
Caree Path
Jobs directly related to your degree include: Broadcast journalist, Editorial assistant, Magazine features editor, Magazine journalist, Newspaper journalist, Political risk analyst, Press sub-editor, Publishing copy-editor/proofreader, Web content manager, Writer.