Journalism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism BA (Hons)
We are a top 10 university in the UK for Journalism
The Guardian University Guide 2025
Our course provides you with a practical and critical understanding of the changing face of journalism and the legal, political and economic aspects of the profession.
Our emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunit...
We are a top 10 university in the UK for Journalism<br/>The Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>Our course provides you with a practical and critical understanding of the changing face of journalism and the legal, political and economic aspects of the profession.<br/><br/>Our emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.<br/><br/>The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.<br/><br/>We’re committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, we treat you not just as a student, but as a working journalist, challenging you to produce work to industry standard so you can excel in a newsroom environment.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Merchiston Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P500
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B
Including English or Media Studies. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 Distinction including English or Media Studies at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including English or Media Studies at minimum grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject plus A-level English or Media Studies at grade C.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3
H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English or Media Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a relevant subject plus grade C in A Level English or Media Studies.
A level
B,B,C
Including English or Media Studies at grade C.
T Level
M
T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English or Media Studies may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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