Journalism courses

University of Salford

Journalism (broadcast) in University of Salford

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,240 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 0


About Journalism (broadcast) in University of Salford

Based in the heart of MediaCityUK, on this BJTC-accredited course you will be taught by professional journalists in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with the latest new media technologies and specialised radio and television studio spaces.

Broadcast journalism is challenging, demanding and exciting work. This practical course will allow you to experience every aspect of broadcast journalism from writing and directing right down to presenting for live and recorded audiences. From day one, you will be expected to think and act like a journalist working in radio and television.

While this course will enable you to work across multiple media platforms, its main focus will encourage you to specialise in the area of broadcast journalism, allowing you to hone your ability to investigate, record, write, edit, present and produce news for radio and television formats.

You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice through regular news days and practical assessments. This will all be supported by the study of law, ethics and journalism theory. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the student-led broadcast, Quays News, which is supported by industry professionals and guests editors from the BBC and ITV.

Overall satisfaction with this course is 95% (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data).

You will:

  • Learn specialist broadcast skills in radio and television while working across multiple media platforms
  • Be taught by professional journalists at MediaCityUK, in a state-of-the-art newsroom equipped with industry standard radio and television studio spaces
  • Understand how to think and act like a journalist on this BJTC-accredited course

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

University of Salford Highlights

Type of Institution Private, Co-ed
Campus Setting Suburban
Endowment 4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015
Campus Details 26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations
Number/Percentage of International Students 3000+
Total number of Professors 1000+ professors
Student Satisfaction Rate 84%
Graduate Job Rate 97 % approx.
International fee £12,350 - £15,480 per annum
Type of Academic Programs UG, PG, Ph.D.
Average Graduate Salary £29000 approx

University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
UG fees £10200 to £13300
PG fees £12000 to £19000
Accommodation £6,000 approx.
Cost of living £7,624 and £9,545

English Proficiency Test:

The acceptable English test scores are given below:

Degree Score
Undergraduate - IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
International Foundation Programme 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component)
Postgraduate Programme 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

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Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,240

Total

£ 15,240