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Journalism with Content Creation BA (Hons)

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Overview

Overview

Why study at the University of West London?
  • Ranked 30th university in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2025
  • Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2024**
  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Whether you see yourself working on the news desk for a national institution or creating content for a specialist publication in sport, fashion or music, this journalism with content creation degree can help get you there.

Our dynamic BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation course goes beyond traditional journalism, embracing innovative methods of content production. From multi-platform journalism to digital and social media storytelling, you will explore and master the most current forms of journalism today. 

The course will teach you the skills you need to succeed within a fast-paced media environment in the digital era.

As well as industry-led learning from our expert staff and developing your skills in our professionally equipped studios, benefits of this course include:

  • learning how to produce written work to the standards of traditional print journalism
  • learning how to create in-demand multimedia content
  • exploring a range of journalistic mediums including podcasting, radio, photo, and media.

The overall aim of this journalism with content creation course is to help you launch a rewarding career in this thrilling industry.

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Select your desired study option, then pick a start date to see relevant course information:

Study options:
We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.
With Foundation Year
Duration: 4 years

Start date:

If your desired start date is not available, try selecting a different study option.

Why study Journalism with Content Creation with us?

Why study Journalism with Content Creation with us?

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What our students say…

They've really given me a platform to improve on my skills. I've gained confidence and now I'm doing all of these different things that I wouldn't have done if I hadn't come here. They've helped me get the experiences I need for the future as well.

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Course detail & modules

Course detail & modules

Through practical experience, guidance from our industry experts, and an innovative curriculum, this fascinating journalism with content creation course reflects the shift from traditional journalistic methods by embracing current practices that capable journalists need today.

Emphasising diversity, equality, and representation, the course is committed to teaching you the importance of these values within the news media landscape, with representation in the media forming a cornerstone of the course ethos. 

You are encouraged to critically engage with the practice of journalism and its role in society. The outcome is graduates who are well-rounded journalists who are not only skilled content creators but also thoughtful contributors to the media landscape.

Practical experience on the course includes:

  • Realistic newsroom simulations, providing hands-on experience in producing news stories in a fast-paced environment.
  • Voice coaching and training to develop broadcast-ready delivery skills and refine techniques essential for various journalistic platforms.

As well as equipping you with the ability to produce written work according to the standards of traditional print journalism, we will also teach you to:

  • create compelling digital content, including podcasts and social media
  • produce and edit video and audio material
  • gain a deeper understanding of journalism’s place within broader cultural, social, and political contexts
  • understand legal issues facing journalists.

Throughout your journalistic studies, you will have access to our professionally equipped studios where you can develop your skills in:

  • podcasting
  • video production
  • media presentation
  • photo journalism
  • radio journalism.

In your final year, you will have the choice to work on an independent journalistic project or media dissertation.

Compulsory modules

  • Digital Media Lab

    The primary aim of this module is to develop the fundamental building blocks of story skills necessary for a career in journalism. This module seeks to introduce you to digital storytelling techniques and tools, ensuring you are well-versed in contemporary methods of news dissemination.

  • Broadcast Production

    This module aims to introduce you to the practical foundations of video and radio broadcast production. The primary objectives are to equip you with essential technical skills, foster an understanding of production processes, and develop your ability to create professional-quality broadcast content in line with industry standards and regulations.

  • Principles of Journalism

    On this module you will be introduced to the institutions and practices of journalism and broadcast journalism in the UK, and the analysis of journalistic output across a range of formats, including newspapers, TV, radio programming, and social media.

  • Media Presentation Skills

    During this module, you will develop your speaking and storytelling skills, with the aim of enhancing your understanding of how journalists work across various platforms.

  • Podcasting

    Dive into the world of audio production and storytelling through podcasts. Enhance your voiceover skills, audio recording, sound design and web design/publishing skills.

Compulsory modules

  • The Story Studio

    This module equips you with practical skills for producing journalism content across radio, TV/video channels, and social media platforms. It aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through real-world journalism scenarios and challenges, through weekly news days.

  • Government and Politics Journalism

    On this module you will be introduced to the systems and main players in local, regional, national and European/international government as it applies in the UK. You will also have an opportunity to visit a number of political meetings during this module.

  • Law for Journalists

    The module will cover and enable discussion on a range of legal topics and how they relate to journalism. These include freedom of speech and its caveats, defamation, official secrets, obscenity, the law of contempt, children in the news, privacy, copyright, freedom of information and the role of regulatory authorities.

  • Industry Experience (Content Creation)

    In this module, you will participate in work experience in a media sector organisation. This may include Print or Online publishing, TV, Video, Audio, Online, PR, production/publishing companies or channels. 

  • Global Media Systems

    In this module, you will be introduced to foundational theories and concepts related to international news. You will become well-acquainted with a variety of transnational news networks and the influences on their news agendas. You will explore how news operates in diverse social, cultural, economic, and political contexts, and examine the role of news in different societies across the globe.

  • Content Production

    This module equips you with the skills required for creating diverse types of journalistic content for various digital media platforms. The module is designed to develop your abilities to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly across various digital platforms. 

Compulsory modules

  • Live Content Creation

    This module allows you to operate in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a professional newsroom, through weekly news days. The module will instil a strong understanding of ethical journalism practices and professional standards specific to radio, TV, online and social media news production, and allow you to develop strategies for engaging diverse audiences across different media platforms. 

  • Representation and Diversity in the Media

    This module explores key theories and debates on how diversity is constructed, represented, and understood across global media. It focuses on news media portrayals of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, and disability. You will gain a strong conceptual foundation to practice inclusive, culturally aware, and responsible journalism.

  • Data Journalism

    This module will allow you to maximise the use of IT tools and data to support digital storytelling. You will learn the basics of a discipline that is growing in strength and importance; data journalism. This includes learning where to find data, how to critically analyse it, and how to maximise chances for shareability and interactivity. At the end of the module, you will have a solid understanding of the opportunities provided by data journalism in the digital age.

  • Project (Journalism) OR Dissertation (Media)

    Choose from:

    Project (Journalism): The project is a significant endeavour that integrates the practical and theoretical skills and concepts you have acquired across all your modules. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of individually produced journalistic artefacts, ensuring that your work is both original and distinct from any previous submissions. The primary aim of this module is to challenge you to push your skills to their utmost limits, ultimately producing a piece of work that meets professional standards. This work will serve as a pivotal showcase of your abilities, acting as a calling card for your future career.

    OR

    Dissertation (Media): During the course of the first semester's classes and workshops, you will develop a research question, consider different research methods, explore how to structure an effective argument, and reflect upon the content of your proposal. This will help you to decide upon the topic of your dissertation and will support you to develop the research skills you need to successfully pursue a research project moving forward.

  • Photo Stories

    This module allows you to develop creative skills in photography, including composition, lighting, and editing. It will also equip you with the ability to produce compelling visual stories that adhere to journalistic standards and ethics. Finally, you will produce photographic assignments and projects relevant to the evolving news media landscape. 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

  • A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

 

Looking for BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year?

View Foundation Year course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry
To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry
To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

Looking for BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year?

View Foundation Year course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept. 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Looking for BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year?

View Foundation Year course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry
To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry
To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

Looking for BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year?

View Foundation Year course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
Fees & funding

Fees & funding

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Additional costs

There are additional costs for this course that are not included in the tuition fees. See the links below to get a better idea of what to expect:

Please note:

  • Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
  • Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
  • If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
  • If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. In recent years, hundreds of students have received our Full-time Undergraduate Student Bursary.

Additional scholarships specifically for students in the fields of film, media and design are also on offer.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

Funding your studies
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Additional costs

There are additional costs for this course that are not included in the tuition fees. See the links below to get a better idea of what to expect:

Please note:

  • Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
  • Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
  • If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
  • If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships. 

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

 

Financial support for international students
Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Alison Hawkings

Alison Hawkings

An experienced educator with close ties to industry committed to supporting emerging journalists and communicators into the workplace. Active based learning sits at the core of journalism and media research led practice creating learning communities which mirror employers wants and needs. Currently delivering journalism, media and promotion content across five degree pathways in the London School of Film, Media and Design.

An experienced educator with close ties to industry committed to supporting emerging journalists and communicators into the workplace. Active based learning sits at the core of journalism and media research led practice creating learning communities which mirror employers wants and needs. Currently delivering journalism, media and promotion content across five degree pathways in the London School of Film, Media and Design.

Study & career progression

Study & career progression

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Your journalism with content creation degree will maximise your employability skills, fully preparing you for a career in the journalism sector. You could go on to work for regional, national or international publications. 

There are many journalism jobs and career paths you could take, including:

  • journalist researcher/coordinator
  • TV/social platform presenter
  • digital content producer
  • videographer
  • radio presenter
  • TV and radio production (vision mixer, camper operator, sound operator)
  • feature writer
  • short and long form documentary maker
  • public relations exec
  • social media producer
  • digital/multimedia reporter
  • podcaster
  • news writer.

You may decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Please see our postgraduate courses for a range of options.

How to apply

How to apply

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Disclaimer

*Modern universities - defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**The National Student Survey 2023 and 2024 - Average of answers to all questions by registered student population. Excludes specialist institutions.

Testimonials - our students or former students provided all of our testimonials - often a student from the course but sometimes another student. For example, the testimonial often comes from another UWL student when the course is new.

Optional modules - where optional modules are offered they will run subject to staff availability and viable student numbers opting to take the module.

Videos - all videos on our course pages were accurate at the time of filming. In some cases a new Course Leader has joined the University since the video was filmed.

Availability of placements - if you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route, this is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.