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In a world of social media and fake news, an understanding of real journalism is more important than ever. We’ll explore how the modern global news industry functions, and you’ll learn core journalistic techniques and develop the skills that will help you deliver effective content across multiple platforms.

Undergraduate courses in Journalism

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7th in the UK for research quality in Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2026)

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12th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (The Times UK University Rankings 2026)

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17th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2026)

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