Journalism: Broadcast

Broadcast journalism is the discipline that translates events, ideas, and public issues into stories told through radio, television, and digital media. It demands a particular combination of skills: the journalistic instinct to identify what matters and why, the reporting craft to gather accurate information under time pressure, and the technical and presentational abilities to communicate that information compellingly to a mass audience. Broadcast journalists work across a range of formats and platforms, from breaking news and investigative reporting to documentary, current affairs, and live studio production.

The three-year full-time Broadcast Journalism programme at the University of Salford is ideally placed for this kind of training. Salford is one of the UK's major media cities, home to the BBC, ITV, and a large cluster of production companies and digital media organisations, and the University's close industry connections give students genuine access to professional environments and networks. You will develop your investigative and reporting skills alongside technical training in audio and video production, digital content creation, and the tools of modern broadcast journalism.

The programme prepares you to investigate and report on the latest events and issues in a way that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, developing both journalistic integrity and the editorial judgement that professional broadcast journalists need.

With a typical entry tariff of 136 points, the programme is accessible to students who bring journalistic curiosity and communication skills. Graduates move into roles in radio, television, digital and online media, and podcasting, as well as in corporate communications, content production, and public relations. Many begin at regional level before progressing to national and international roles, while others pursue postgraduate study in journalism or media.