University of East Anglia
Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Media, Journalism and Communications at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media, Journalism and Communications.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
80 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media, Journalism and Communications

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media, Journalism and Communications at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £20500 £24500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £16000 - £27000 £18500 - £30000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22011 £20901 £24871
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25034 £16859 - £25435 £19876 - £30908

Course Description

Overview

Truth-seekers and storytellers apply here. If you want to make a difference in the world, hold power to account, and find out what’s really going on, then this is the course for you. As a future journalist, you’ll be fascinated by the world around you, have a determination to succeed and excellent communication skills. We’ll teach you how to find and research stories for TV, radio, social media and online. You’ll learn investigative skills and how to find and use data. You’ll learn about the political structures that deliver the public services, and you’ll practice inclusive journalism, working with diverse communities to help them tell their stories. Importantly you’ll also learn about UK media law so you can do the job professionally. Journalists need to hold power to account so have a strong focus on asking the tough questions of those who make, and sometimes break, the law.

About This Course

On this Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism degree, you’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive and recent experience of journalism and broadcasting. You will learn core journalistic skills such as story finding, researching, writing, audio and video recording and editing, presentation skills, interviewing, news package production, court reporting, longer programme making, data and investigative journalism and website production. You’ll develop an understanding of media regulation and law including court reporting, defamation, privacy, copyright and other legal constraints.

Some of your modules will be taught on campus, but much of your teaching will take place at our dedicated media centre in the heart of Norwich, ‘Broadcast House.’ We are based in the former studios of Radio Broadland and Heart Radio in the centre of this attractive and newsworthy city. The building was refitted by UEA in 2021 and is home to three purpose built soundproofed studios, equipped with a radio studio, a TV studio, and a flexible space. We also have a 24-seat newsroom with Adobe Audition, Premier Pro and Burli workstations, and modern TV gallery. The best journalistic work by students will be published on the UEA Journalism website.

You’ll complete 15 days of assessed industry placement (or an industry engagement portfolio) as an essential part of your course. You will also participate in at least 15 newsdays in both years 2 and 3, which will prepare you for life as a working journalist, closely mirroring practice within professional broadcast or online newsrooms.

From the moment you enter the UEA newsroom, your tutors will work alongside and encourage you to maximise your potential.

Disclaimer

Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) at University of East Anglia

15% Sales occupations
15% Administrative occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
0% Welfare and housing associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7.5

IELTS score of 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each component

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £20600 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #27 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

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About University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.

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undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
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