Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), BSc (Hons), Journalism and Public Relations

The Department of Creative Industries at UWE Brisol is one of the largest providers of specialist arts and media education in the South West. UWE Bristol has been providing specialist creative arts education for more than 150 years. Studying here will open up a world of creativity and knowledge, enabling you to become part of a diverse community of students. We aim to enhance your experience by providing clear pathways to becoming a creative professional - through work placements, professional practice and extra-curricular opportunities.

UWE Bristol provides multimedia studio facilities and has strong industry links in Bristol, including the BBC, the Bristol Evening Post and other local media and PR companies, which will help you find rewarding work placement opportunities. We encourage and support work placements, internships and volunteering opportunities, which will enhance your future career prospects. Investment in a new Media Hub at Bower Ashton campus will support studies in broadcast journalism, filmmaking and creative media.

Who is this course for?

A degree in Journalism and Public Relations will enable you to develop skills in digital journalism and public relations practice across print, screen and internet platforms, alongside an understanding of the local and global political, economic and media contexts in which both industries work. You will be fully immersed in digital production technologies combined with writing, marketing and media strategy skills ensuring you are employable across a range of communication industries in the public and private sector.

At its core the degree will focus on the management of communications between organisations and the public and grounding you in the key practices, concepts and theories in preparation for work as Journalism, Public Relations, marketing and communications practitioners.

Graduates enter a wide range of professions including journalism, publishing, media production, public relations, marketing and events management.