Studying journalism at Brunel means you’ll be exposed to every aspect of journalism- from digital to print, broadcast to social media– you’ll have the chance to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of this fast-changing industry. Brunel’s **BA Journalism (Communication)** degree combines a strong academic background in communication and digital media with a broad range of essential journalism skills in news gathering, writing and publishing. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism th...
Studying journalism at Brunel means you’ll be exposed to every aspect of journalism- from digital to print, broadcast to social media– you’ll have the chance to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of this fast-changing industry. Brunel’s **BA Journalism (Communication)** degree combines a strong academic background in communication and digital media with a broad range of essential journalism skills in news gathering, writing and publishing. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism that combines academic rigour with practical competencies. <br/><br/>There is a strong emphasis on practical modules and digital technologies. You will gain hands-on experience at The **Hillingdon Herald** community newspaper- published by Brunel student for Hillingdon and beyond. You’ll also learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software. You will develop an academically robust understanding of the media, communication and political environments in which journalism operates and interacts as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings. You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after **NCTJ Diploma** at no extra cost.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P520
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3.
29
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
DMM
in any subject.
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
DM
in any subject and A level grade C
DM
in any subject and A level grade C
DMM
in any subject.
B,B,C
M2,M2,M3
M
in any subject, with A levels grade BB
M
in any subject, with A levels grade BB
A,B,B
B,B,C
M
in any subject.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |