Enter OTP
Year 1
Your journey begins by building a solid foundation in journalism. You’ll dive into core skills like news writing, media ethics, and digital reporting techniques. Expect to explore the basics of print, broadcast, and online journalism, with plenty of opportunities to sharpen your story-finding and interviewing skills in a friendly, hands-on environment.
Year 2
This is where things get exciting. You’ll deepen your investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling abilities—think podcasts, video packages, and social media narratives. The emphasis shifts to real-world practice: pitching stories, experimenting with different platforms, and collaborating with peers on creative journalistic projects. It's also the year when you might start working with local media outlets—an early taste of the industry.
Year 3
Your final year focuses on professional readiness. You’ll complete a capstone or major project, perhaps running a digital news site, producing a documentary, or leading a live broadcast. Meanwhile, you’ll have opportunities to work in placement schemes or freelance in regional newsrooms. You'll get personalized guidance on career paths in journalism—whether that’s reporting, editing, content strategy, or media production.
At Brighton, learning by doing is a cornerstone of your education. You’ll be encouraged to:
Take part in hands-on projects—from working in the university’s newsroom to contributing to student publications or podcasts.
Seek out placements with local media—from regional newspapers to community radio stations—so you get a true sense of what being a journalist is really like.
Join student-run media societies and clubs, where you can try your hand at everything from photojournalism to video editing, working creatively and collaboratively.
Attend workshops and masterclasses led by experienced journalists—bringing expert insight into your learning.
The Careers and Employability team at Brighton is there to support you every step of the way. They offer:
One-on-one career guidance tailored to journalism pathways.
Help with CVs and portfolios, ensuring they reflect your own voice and strengths.
Mock interviews—particularly in press, media, and communications roles.
Links to freelance gigs, internships, and entry-level opportunities with media organizations.
Graduates emerge with a rich portfolio and practical experience—ready to contribute as reporters, editors, content creators, media analysts, or in wider communications roles. Many go on to work for regional and national news outlets, digital media platforms, PR agencies, or even set up their own freelance journalism careers.
104-120 UCAS points requiredA Level - Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 each componentTOEFL - 72 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in Reading, 10 in Listening and 17 in SpeakingCBSE - overall average of 60–65% to include a minimum of five subjects at 40% or higher.IB - 26 points, including three subjects at Higher level.High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD): GPA 3.0+ Plus one of the following: SAT (pre-2016): 1600/2400 SAT (new): 1050/1600 ACT: 24+ 2 AP tests: score 3+ 2 SAT Subject Tests: 580+ eachReporternews correspondentbroadcast journalistfeature writermagazine journalistonline content creatorsocial media managercopywritersub-editoreditormedia researcherinvestigative journalistPR officerpress officercommunications specialistcontent strategistnews producerradio presenterTV presenterpodcast producermultimedia journalistfreelance writerpolitical correspondentcultural correspondentsports journalist
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