OpenFieldBBC and Regional Broadcaster Professional Media Placement (Embedded)
Industry work placement embedding journalism students within major regional media houses, including BBC Yorkshire, ITV Calendar, and commercial digital production companies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Satisfactory completion of core media law, broadcasting, and reporting coursework.
- English language proficiency
- High-level oral and written English communication (IELTS 7.0 minimum).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for industry broadcasting placements.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Showreel or published portfolio of broadcast news stories and audio packages.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from the Leeds Trinity Placements and Careers Lead.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Embedded professional placement with travel stipend and mentor support across West Yorkshire newsrooms
- Application fee
- Included in standard course tuition
- Tuition / joining costs
- Integrated practical curriculum component
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2027 (Summer Media Placement Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Leeds Trinity University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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