Undergraduate

Journalism

Leeds Trinity University is ranked first in the UK for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2026). Apply before the UCAS deadline on 14 January to secure your place.
Journalism student records in the radio studio

Study Journalism at Leeds Trinity

Leeds Trinity is ranked first in the UK for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2026) and offers a hands-on, industry-focused education.

You'll learn from experienced media professionals teaching in high-standard facilities, including radio and TV studios.

Courses include professional placements with organisations such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky Sports, The Sunday Times, Leeds United and Leeds Rhinos.

You'll also benefit from guest lectures, including industry stars during Journalism and Media Week, and can develop your skills through newsroom and production work.

Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry
Broadcast and Digital Journalism BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Broadcast and Digital Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Sports Journalism BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Sports Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026 View course

The facilities on offer for my course were top class and the fact we got guest speakers for Journalism Week really appealed to me.

Charlie Russell
Sports Journalism graduate
Profile photo of Charlie Russell in front of a McLaren F1 car

Our achievements

Leeds Trinity is ranked 1st in the UK for Journalism, for the second year running

The Guardian University Guide 2026 

Leeds Trinity University is 8th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies 'teaching quality'

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Communication and Media Studies teaching quality subject league table

Leeds Trinity University is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for Communication and Media Studies 'student experience'

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Communication and Media Studies student experience subject league table

Leeds Trinity University is 1st in the UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

The Guardian University Guide 2026

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