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6.5 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.
Journalism and Communications is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Journalism mixes production work with theory, and the equipment and studio access differ sharply between departments.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too.
If you are comparing this against two or three other courses, send us all of them. We will set the entry terms and the fees side by side.
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.5 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.
Careers opportunities
Newsroom employers in the United Kingdom still ask for NCTJ accreditation, so check whether the course carries it. Local news, trade press and digital publishers are where most careers start, and shorthand is still tested.
Roles graduates go into
Reporter
Multimedia or digital journalist
Sub-editor or production journalist
Broadcast journalist
Specialist or trade correspondent
Editor in time
Where they work
Local, regional and national news
Broadcasters
Trade and business publishers
Digital news outlets
Communications and press offices
After the course
NCTJ diploma including shorthand, which many employers treat as the entry requirement.
Fees and funding
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