Journalism BA (Hons)

Liverpool Hope University

The BA Journalism degree offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training, addressing the dynamic balance between journalism’s responsibility to serve the public interest and the commercial pressures faced by modern news organisations. Students gain essential journalism and editing skills to succeed in a rapidly changing media industry.The programme emphasises journalistic ethics and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore journalism’s role in exposing power structures, tackling social inequality, and analysing internal commercial and ideological influences within the news industry.Key strengths of the course include specialized training for future editors and producers, with a strong emphasis on digital journalism, supported by cutting-edge digital media facilities.