Journalism and Communications (Level 6)

If you’ve completed a foundation degree, HND or Diploma of Higher Education and want to convert it into a full honours degree, this top-up course is your next step. 

Our Communications & Media programme is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects and 3rd for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2026) – and it’s designed to prepare you for a successful, dynamic career in media, journalism or communications. 

You’ll build on your existing knowledge and gain advanced practical skills in journalism, content creation, PR, and digital media. Our teaching team brings real-world experience from organisations like the BBC, ITV, The Athletic, The Sunday Times, and Bauer Media, giving you access to current industry insights and professional networks. 

This is a highly practical course that focuses on making you work-ready. You’ll learn to produce engaging content across multiple platforms using our state-of-the-art studios and equipment. A work placement – or series of placements – is also built into the course to help you gain valuable industry experience and boost your CV. 

Graduates from our journalism and media community have gone on to work for Sky, the BBC, ITV, The Telegraph, Vice, top PR and comms agencies, and major sports clubs. 

You’ll be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and one-to-one tutorials. Assessment is based on practical projects, portfolios, essays and coursework – there are no exams. 

You’ll develop your professional skills in a collaborative environment that mirrors the fast-paced media industry, giving you the confidence to step straight into your chosen career.  

You’ll work on live media projects, build a polished digital portfolio, interview training and complete industry placements, giving you practical experience and employer-ready skills. Many of our graduates go straight into roles with Sky, BBC, ITV, The Telegraph, and top PR agencies.