
Journalism (Communication) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism (Communication) BA (Hons)
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 ...
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 <strong>BA Journalism (Communication)</strong> 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 <strong>Hillingdon Herald</strong> 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 <strong>NCTJ Diploma</strong> at no extra cost.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P520
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
in any subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
in any subject and A level grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
in any subject and A level grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
in any subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject, with A levels grade BB
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject, with A levels grade BB
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
T Level
M
in any subject.
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Fees and funding
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 |