Journalism

Journalism is the practice of gathering, verifying, and communicating information to public audiences across print, broadcast, digital, and social media, and it plays a fundamental role in how democratic societies understand themselves and hold power to account. Good journalism requires a combination of curiosity, scepticism, writing skill, the ability to work under pressure, and the ethical judgement to report accurately and fairly even when stories are complex, contested, or sensitive. The craft has changed significantly in the digital era, but the core principles of verification, public interest, and clear communication remain central.

At Teesside University, the part-time Journalism programme develops your skills in teamworking, communication, project management, and negotiation alongside the specific technical skills of journalistic practice. You will collaborate with fellow students to produce creative projects in response to subject-specific briefs, which mirrors the kind of deadline-driven, team-based work that characterises professional newsrooms and media organisations. The part-time mode of study allows you to balance your education with other commitments while building the practical skills and portfolio of work that employers and editors look for.

Journalism graduates work across a wide range of media organisations and communication roles. Many move into newspaper, magazine, or digital journalism, working as reporters, editors, or specialist correspondents. Others pursue careers in broadcast journalism for television and radio, or in digital content production across social media and online platforms.

Public relations, communications, and content strategy roles in commercial and not-for-profit organisations are further destinations for graduates whose skills translate beyond traditional newsrooms. The investigative, writing, and communication abilities that journalism training develops are also valued in policy, advocacy, research, and education. For those who want to specialise further, postgraduate study in journalism, media, or communications is an option at a number of institutions.