Overview
We list Journalism BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Journalism teaches the craft alongside the commercial side of the industry. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 16 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.500 to £33.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
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
Tuition, international students£16,500 - £33,500