The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

Compulsory modules
Principles of Journalism
Journalism Skills
Podcasting
Video Journalism
Radio Journalism
Media Presentation Skills
Government and Politics Journalism
Documentary Production: Mobile Journalism and Features
Industry Experience
Digital and Online Journalism Practice
Global Media Systems
Law for Journalists
Freelancing and Entrepreneurship
Data Journalism
Project or Dissertation
Live News Production
Representation and Diversity in the Media

Course detail & modules
The worlds of radio, TV, social media and digital technologies are exciting, stimulating and demanding. This broadcast and digital journalism degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and experience to apply your skills and understanding of broadcast and online journalism in practical, real-life scenarios.

You will gain both academic and professional broadcasting skills including:

research writing
presentation and production
newsgathering
documentary production
broadcasting news
live magazine programming
evaluating broadcast policy
journalistic law.
During your studies, you will face new and challenging ways of telling stories and reporting events. This reporting could span a range of formats and settings, providing additional context to this interesting area of work.

UWL boasts an extensive complex of studios equipped to professional specifications, including:

a radio studio
a TV studio
Mac labs
a photography studio.
You will use these facilities to create journalistic material for various modules and the News Days that form an integral part of the course.

You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry-based work experience, which will give you an insight into the employment opportunities within the sector. Our location in west London and our high standards have helped us to build links with national and international organisations, including the BBC, Sky, Capital Radio, Global Radio, the Independent and The Sunday Times. These connections have helped past students find exciting work placements.

For your final project, you will work to a live brief, creating a substantial piece of journalistic work to add to your portfolio.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it