Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons)

Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU?

  • Produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, film TV news packages and interview members of the public as well as guests on live radio 
  • Take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect real industry practice and publish news and features across our student platforms 
  • Learn from experienced professionals and successful alumni. Previous speakers include Jon Snow (Channel 4), Jake Wallis Simons (Daily Mail Online), and Stephen Sackur (BBC HARDTalk) 
  • Take advantage of BU’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth to cover home games, attend pre-match conferences and conduct interviews at Vitality Stadium 
  • Make invaluable industry connections during a 30-week work placement with organisations such as national and regional media, the BCC and Sky Sports.  
  • Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 90% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after finishing their studies. 

Course accreditations: You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by three industry-recognised bodies – the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the Professional Publisher’s Association.

BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
P500/P501 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM). T Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). All subjects are considered. 

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025 and September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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