Working in Industry

Your story starts here with our Media courses, where endless opportunities await you. We have dynamic connections with a diverse range of industry professionals, thriving businesses and heritage sites, providing you with an exclusive window into the realm of the working world. You are able to attend workshops and gain hands-on experience that enhances your CV. 

BBC Question Time

With BCU providing the backdrop to the flagship political programme, students from the Birmingham School of Media played important roles on set, supporting with the production and broadcast, gaining industry-standard experience in the process. 

Question Time at BCU

Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Third-year Sports Journalism students supported Warwickshire County Cricket Club's last game of the season. They had the chance to interview one of the club's top players, Oliver Hannon-Dalby as well as the team's coach Mark Robinson. 

WCCC

Ashlea's story

As someone who always enjoyed being a sports spectator and enthusiast, Sports Journalism student Ashlea decided to embark on a career that would put her at the heart of bringing sports to consumers all around the world. She has had some amazing opportunities on the course so far and is passionate about encouraging more women to pursue Sports Journalism as a career.  

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