BA Journalism (Multimedia)
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) is a journalism degree centred on multimedia reporting and modern media platforms. Core topics include Research Methods. This BJTC-accredited course is taught in specialist facilities including a newsroom and radio and television studio spaces. The first year covers foundational topics through modules such as Introduction to Journalism, Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling, Essential Reporting, Law and Ethics, Audio and Visual Journalism: Production, and Digital and Social Media Reporting. The second year expands into specialized areas with Critical Journalism Studies, Multimedia Newsdays, Multimedia Journalism, Future Journalism, Feature Writing, Lifestyle Journalism, Music Journalism, Public Affairs, Celebrity Journalism, Podcasting, Quays News, Sports Journalism, Crime and Court Reporting, War and Conflict Reporting, and Political Communication: Media and Democracy. The final year involves advanced practice and independent work through Journalism Practice, Major Journalism Project or Dissertation, Interests, Power, and Media Policy, Journalism and Public Relations, Photojournalism, Political and Campaigning Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Investigative Journalism, and Advanced Sports Journalism.
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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 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- 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 55 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
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
- Audio and Visual Journalism: Production
- Digital and Social Media Reporting
- Critical Journalism Studies
- Multimedia Newsdays
- Multimedia Journalism
- Future Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Lifestyle Journalism
- Music Journalism
- Public Affairs
- Celebrity Journalism
- Podcasting
- Quays News
- Sports Journalism
- Crime and Court Reporting
- War and Conflict Reporting
- Political Communication: Media and Democracy
- Journalism Practice
- Major Journalism Project or Dissertation
- Interests, Power, and Media Policy
- Journalism and Public Relations
- Photojournalism
- Political and Campaigning Journalism
- Magazine Journalism
- Investigative Journalism
- Advanced Sports Journalism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism (Multimedia) 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 (Multimedia) at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism (Multimedia) at University of Salford?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism (Multimedia) at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism (Multimedia) at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Journalism (Multimedia) at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.