Applicable courses
BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia)

Welcome to your induction schedule: your essential introduction to your course, your school, your tutors and your fellow students. To give you the best start to your studies here, it’s important to attend all the sessions below, unless they are marked as optional.

After you have completed registration and received your IT log-in details, you will find further information and updates about your course via our virtual learning environment, Blackboard. You can find help using Blackboard via Introduction to Blackboard Learn.

Please note that, on rare occasions, induction timetables may be subject to change. We recommend checking your emails and Blackboard regularly for any updates.

Schedule

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Introduction: Welcome chat with Rachel Howarth

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 14:00-16:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
MediaCity campus, University of Salford building, rooms 3.18/3.19

Join your programme leader Rachel Howarth for an informal welcome chat.

Wednesday 09/09/2026

Meet your personal tutor and group activities

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 11:00-13:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
MediaCity campus, University of Salford building, rooms 3.18/3.19

Your academic progress reviewers will be on hand to support you throughout your university experience. This morning you will have chance to meet them and get to know the other first year students in the same APR groups as you. Get ready to be assigned your first task as BA Journalism Students.

Thursday 10/09/2026

Full cohort session

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 11:00-13:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
MediaCity campus, University of Salford building, rooms 3.18/3.19

Get ready for next week. What lies in store for our BA Journalism students when teaching starts next week? Today you have the chance to find out more about the modules you’ll be taking this semester.