BA (Honours) in Journalism and Politics - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our BA in Journalism and Politics broadens your understanding of international political systems while honing your critical thinking skills. Alongside the digital media components of this program, you'll master techniques for reaching diverse audiences and cultivate your unique journalistic voice while gaining insight into the forces that influence our global landscape.
You'll examine all key disciplines within political science, studying in one of the UK's top-ranked politics departments (REF 2014). This foundation pairs with hands-on journalism coursework, where you'll utilize multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital, and print formats, while expanding your perspective on global journalism practices.


This dual-degree program prepares you for various professional paths. Whether aiming for careers in media relations, advocacy, or political reporting, you'll develop a nuanced comprehension of social structures and learn to connect this understanding with the journalistic techniques you've mastered.
You'll assemble a substantial collection of published pieces and undertake an in-depth multimedia political project during your final year, providing tangible proof of your versatile skills to prospective employers.
Graduates emerge as versatile communicators, proficient in production methods across television, radio, digital, and print journalism, with opportunities to specialize in particular media formats during advanced study.