BA Journalism (Broadcast)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include research methods. The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and delivered at MediaCity, next to BBC and ITV. Students take part in live newsdays, undertake placements at news organisations, and complete a major journalism project or dissertation in their final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS points. A level: 112 UCAS points. T level: Merit BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 112 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS points. IB: 29 points including 5 or 6 Higher Level European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma with 74% overall
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 50%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Journalism
- Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling
- Essential Reporting
- Law and Ethics
- Digital and Social Media Reporting
- Audio and Visual Journalism: Production
- Critical Journalism Studies
- Broadcast Journalism
- Broadcast Newsdays
- Future Journalism
- Lifestyle Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Sports Journalism
- Crime and Court Reporting
- Political Communication: Media and Democracy
- Music Journalism
- Public Affairs
- Celebrity Journalism
- Podcasting
- War and Conflict Reporting
- Quays News
- Journalism Practice
- Major Journalism Project or Dissertation
- Photojournalism
- Political and Campaigning Journalism
- Magazine Journalism
- Interests, Power, and Media Policy
- Journalism and Public Relations
- Investigative Journalism
- Advanced Sports Journalism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Journalism (Broadcast) at University of Salford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.