BA (Hons) Journalism and English
- International students can apply
- Based at MediaCityUK
- Work placement opportunity
The Graduate Destinations survey 2010 found that 92% of Journalism graduates went on to paid employment or further study within six months of finishing. Employers include: Citizens Advice Bureau, ITV Yorkshire, MANCAT, Museum of Science and Industry, Nationwide, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Lloyds TSB, the AA and WH Smith. Our graduates have also gone on to pursue careers in the following areas: literary research and postgraduate work; publishing; local government and the Civil Service; teaching (secondary and further education); management in the commercial and business sector; teaching English overseas; journalism; broadcasting and the law. The degree is excellent preparation for further study at MA level, or for further qualifications leading to a career in teaching.
Career Prospects
Employers recognise that Journalism and English graduates acquire valuable transferable skills relevant to a range of career paths. You’ll be well prepared for a career in the media, communications, or information sectors. You’ll have the multimedia skills and flexibility to work across any of the traditional and new media. With a strong set of transferable skills, you may be able to follow a career in a wide range of professions, including publishing, journalism, creative media, advertising, management or teaching. This programme can lead to a PGCE, or progression to an MA programme, such as the MA in Literature, Culture and Modernity at Salford.
Alumni Profile
Jonathan Griffin graduated in 2010 and now is a BBC Researcher working for FiveLive in Manchester. He was offered his position after completing work experience during his course.
Jonathan Brown graduated in 2010 and is now a trainee reporter for the Yorkshire Post.
Calvin Karambakuwa undertook several broadcast placements during his course at Salford and now works for ITV as a trainee news journalist. He graduated in 2011.
Industry Links
This course responds to the needs of industry in developing both transferable skills and subject expertise. We have close associations with literary, academic and professional bodies such as;
- The BBC
- ITV
- Key 103
- Real Radio
- Trinity Mirror (including the Manchester Evening News)
- Bolton News
- Cavendish Press
- Red
- Telephone Press
- Knives Forks and Spoons Press
- If not P then Q Press
- Legend Press
- Erbacce Press
- The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
- The Theatre Royal, Hyde
- British Isles North West section of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
- Old Vic Theatre New Voices Company
- The Biographers’ Club
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton
- North West Branch of Antelopes Group of Professional Playwrights