Digital Media and Journalism - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

Our Digital Media and Journalism BA is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in journalism, focusing on stories, multi-platform news, media law and launching a publication. The course has been designed to prepare you for the fast-changing media and communication industries and digital media roles of the future. You’ll become a highly skilled media professional who can create and share messages professionally across any digital platform, to truly connect with an audience. The course starts with a shared first year, where you will study alongside students on the other Digital Media BA pathways in Media Production, Communication, Public Relations and Advertising. Together you’ll study the broad principles of digital media to produce a portfolio of digital content, develop your research skills and gain a critical understanding of core academic concepts. You’ll gain skills in content creation, digital media production, storytelling, and research, alongside a critical appreciation of the role of media in society. At the end of your first year, you’ll have the choice to continue with Digital Media and Journalism BA or change to another pathway on the course to reflect your interests and aspirations.In your second and third year, you’ll build on your practical skills and conceptual insights. You’ll develop advanced digital production skills and learn to create and pitch content for different media platforms and contexts. These include multimedia formats, for a range of different audiences, showing your ability to work within simulated newsroom environments and conditions.You will have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals throughout the course and can benefit from our industry links by opting to complete a work placement year or expand your educational experience by studying aboard between Years 2 and 3. Professional accreditationThe course is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association, which recognises that University of Westminster is committed to maintaining the highest standards of training and development for graduate journalists seeking to join the industry. PPA membership provides access to the key players in the UK’s magazine and trade press sectors and enhances employment prospects for students studying on the course.CareersDigital skills are among the most sought after in graduates. As a result, our students are ideally placed to build successful careers across both the private and public sector. Job Roles Broadcast journalist Digital content manager Digital copywriter Editorial assistant Feature writer Magazine features editor News Reporter Photojournalist Social media manager Social media journalistGraduate employers Graduates from this course will be able to find employment in a wide range of sectors and professions, including government and the not-for-profit sector as well as the creative industries.Our graduates are able to work independently as well as collaboratively in roles that demand advanced communication and research skills, such as consultancy, research, administration and management. The programme also enables graduates to continue on to further postgraduate study.Graduates from our media and communication courses have found employment at organisations including:BBC TV News, Online and World Service Elle Magazine Financial Times ITN McKinsey Consulting Ogilvy Royal College of Art Sky TV and Online The Guardian