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Are you ready to dive into the ever-evolving world of media and journalism? Our Media and Journalism department offers a cutting-edge approach to digital communication technologies and their impact on media creation and engagement.
We’ll guide you through this fast-paced landscape, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to become a rising media star. You’ll learn how to captivate future audiences with compelling, human stories across broadcast, online and social channels.
During your studies, you'll work with our expert academics to master the essentials of researching, reporting, interviewing and writing. But that’s not all – you’ll also expand your intellectual horizons, developing high-level thinking and analytical skills to see the bigger picture, ensuring you're ready for an exciting future career.
As a graduate of the Journalism and Media program at the University of Huddersfield, you will be well-prepared for careers in news reporting, broadcasting and digital media.
You can work as a journalist, editor, producer or media analyst. The skills in research, writing, and multimedia storytelling you develop will also be applicable in public relations, marketing and corporate communications, where clear and effective communication is key. Furthermore, you may find opportunities in content creation, social media management and investigative journalism, leveraging your ability to craft compelling narratives and engage audiences.
Join me on a typical day in my life as a journalism student in my second year.
My morning usually starts with me walking over to campus and the Journalism and Media building.
Choosing a university course can be daunting. It feels like the start of a new chapter, the start of your adult life. This one decision has the potential to shape the rest of your life!
Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication
Dr Dağhan Irak is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication, broadcast journalist and a media critic. His research interests are the use social media in politics, politics in everyday life, sports and politics, and national identities.
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