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Journalism Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Journalism is essential to democracy, and this course prepares you for a career that informs, challenges, and inspires. With flexible options, you can specialise in areas like music, lifestyle, or sports journalism, while exploring vital topics such as social justice, protest, and marginalised communities.
Build core skills in research, interviewing, writing, and web publishing, alongside multimedia training in video and audio production. Learn in industry-standard facilities—including film and radio studios—and benefit from expert teaching by experienced journalists and ac...
Journalism is essential to democracy, and this course prepares you for a career that informs, challenges, and inspires. With flexible options, you can specialise in areas like music, lifestyle, or sports journalism, while exploring vital topics such as social justice, protest, and marginalised communities.
Build core skills in research, interviewing, writing, and web publishing, alongside multimedia training in video and audio production. Learn in industry-standard facilities—including film and radio studios—and benefit from expert teaching by experienced journalists and academics. Guest speakers, including award-winning professionals and alumni, share real-world insights to inspire your journey.
Tailor your degree with pathways in Creative Writing, Drama, English Literature, Film Studies, History, or Media to expand your expertise and career options. Join student-run Demon Media to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, content creation, and digital publishing.
Boost your career prospects with an optional industry placement year, our previous students have secured opportunities at The Times, Sky Sports, NME, Leicester City Football Club, the BBC and CNN.
* Students feel very positive about our Journalism lecturers, with their votes placing us number 1 in the UK for Assessment and Feedback and 4th in the UK for teaching on their course (NSS, 2025).
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Leicester Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A25-H34
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from at least two A-levels or equivalent Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 0.0, offer-merit: 15.0, offer-pass: 30.0
Pass Access in the QAA accredited Access to HE course. English and Maths GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent.
A level
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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