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Leeds Trinity Centre for Journalism

Leeds Trinity's Centre for Journalism has an enviable reputation for vocational training, industry-relevant studies and cutting edge academic research.

Our graduates feature prominently in national and regional awards, and members of the faculty are regular contributors to events which scrutinise current trends in journalistic practice worldwide.

Thinking about our Post Graduate Journalism courses starting in January 2011. Click here to find out more about what we can offer and how to apply.

Don't forget we also offer undergraduate degree courses in Journalism and Sports Journalism. Click here to find out more

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Centre for Journalism News & Events

Journalism students researching for the Politics Show

Voters ‘don’t give a tweet about social networks’ in research for the BBC

Facebook and Twitter will have less impact on voting intentions in the coming general election than many commentators suggest, according to research undertaken by a group of Leeds Trinity’s postgraduate journalists for BBC Yorkshire.

Journalism students urged to develop new skills

Two of the most influential figures in the news media gave students an insight into how they see the internet and social media shaping the future of journalism.

Election insight for students from ITN experts

Tips on how to avoid Peter Mandelson’s “icy stare” were given to students in a talk by two journalists in the world of television news.

‘Qualifications essential’, says sports presenter

BBC Look North’s first woman sports presenter Tanya Arnold gave a frank and honest assessment of the trade at Leeds Trinity’s Journalism Week.

Crisis for newspapers does not mean crisis for journalism

New Media pioneer Bill Thompson had students enthralled with his vision for the future of journalism at Leeds Trinity’s annual Journalism Week.

McFadyean calls on “maniacs” to get involved in investigate reporting

Veteran investigate journalist Gavin MacFadyen says he is optimistic about the future of the specialist field, despite the “bad environment” that surrounds the industry in the UK.

Enthusiasm and passion are key to success

BBC Radio Leeds presenter Andrew Edwards believes that enthusiasm and passion are the key ingredients needed to break into the media.

Journalism week opening

Journalists face a never-ending series of obstacles – and the most disturbing of all is secrecy, according to Sky News journalist Mike McCarthy.

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Leeds Trinity has a dedicated Centre for Journalism and many years of success in offering both postgraduate and undergraduate studies in Journalism.

Journalism degree courses at Leeds Trinity

Journalism

Combining a theoretical exploration of the role of the journalist in modern society with practical journalistic training, our degree in Journalism is a perfect preparation for a career in print or broadcasting.

Sports Journalism

There can’t be many better ways to earn a living than watching sport, talking about sport and writing about sport. Our degree in Sports Journalism will help you live the dream.

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Postgraduate degree courses

Postgraduate Journalism programmes at Leeds Trinity University College are industry-accredited and have been impressively successful in providing a very high level of vocational training and enhanced employment prospects for graduates.

MA/PGDip Broadcast Journalism (Radio & TV)

MA/PGDip Magazine Journalism,

MA/PGDip Print Journalism

MA/PGDip Radio Journalism

For an postgraduate journalism information pack please contact:

Margaret Hampton on 0113 2837100 ext 398 email m.hampton@leedstrinity.ac.uk