You ll get the practical skills and experience to prepare you for a successful journalism career, but you ll also gain highly transferable skills such as research and verification, the ability to present complex information in an accessible way across a range of media, and a proficiency in a variety of social media platforms. Graduate success in journalism isn t just about what you know, it s about who you know. That s why we include professional work placements as part of your degree. This course is also accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), so you ll have the option of completing your NCTJ qualification alongside your degree at no extra cost.