The Brunel Journalism (Politics) BA degree combines a strong academic background in politics taught by experts in the field with a broad range of essential journalism skills taught by former editors and practising journalists. Students will graduate with politics in their degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that their degree has dual specialism.

In the journalism modules, students will learn how to research a story, pitch ideas, interview, report and write across different platforms. They will learn video, audio and magazine journalism and because it is so hands-on that it will feel like they are building real skills for their future.

There is a strong emphasis on digital technology in the practical modules and they will learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software.

Students will develop an academically robust and critical understanding of political environments in which journalism operates and interacts, the ability to write incisively on these as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings.

Students will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.