Journalism, Communications and Politics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism, Communications and Politics BA (Hons)
This programme explores the relations and interplays between journalism, communication and politics in democratic and non-democratic systems. It offers a wide range of modules, enabling students to pursue their specific interests.
This programme explores the relations and interplays between journalism, communication and politics in democratic and non-democratic systems. It offers a wide range of modules, enabling students to pursue their specific interests.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
J323
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
30
32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DMM
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Arts, Humanities and Social Science subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
Extended Project
A
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
T Level
D
M
D-M in one of the following T Level subjects: - Digital production, design and development - Digital support and services - Digital business services - Media, broadcast and production
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |



























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