Journalism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism BA (Hons)
Get ready to embark on an exciting journalist journey. The BA Journalism course is all about sparking your curiosity and empowering you to be a storyteller.
Well teach you how to gather news, write, produce videos and audio, and adapt your stories for various platforms like online, social media, and print. Its not just about journalism – its a pathway to careers in PR, campaigning, marketing, and more.
Youll dive into media law, government workings, ethics, and global issues. Plus, you’ll sit NCTJ exams, meaning youll earn the industrys gold standard qualification ...
Get ready to embark on an exciting journalist journey. The BA Journalism course is all about sparking your curiosity and empowering you to be a storyteller.<br/><br/>Well teach you how to gather news, write, produce videos and audio, and adapt your stories for various platforms like online, social media, and print. Its not just about journalism – its a pathway to careers in PR, campaigning, marketing, and more.<br/><br/>Youll dive into media law, government workings, ethics, and global issues. Plus, you’ll sit NCTJ exams, meaning youll earn the industrys gold standard qualification alongside your journalism degree. Fees for the first attempt at these exams are included in your course costs.<br/><br/>Its a unique opportunity to make your mark in the world of journalism!<br/><br/><strong>Why study Journalism at NTU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• NTU is <strong>7th in the UK</strong> for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 93% of Journalism students are positive about the academic support on their course (NSS 2023).<br/><br/><br/>• Specialise with optional modules including, sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting or celebrity journalism<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll be training in our industry standard facilities within the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism.<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 50% practical, 50% theory - youll back up your practical skills with theory and knowledge of best practice, media law and shorthand.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Industry Recognition</strong>: <strong>NCTJ-accredited course</strong> <br/><br/>Courses accredited by the NCTJ teach the Diploma in Journalism, a key qualification in the industry which editors look for when hiring trainee journalists. Having the diploma qualification under your belt sets you apart from the rest and shows you have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to succeed in the newsroom. Some editors may not even consider an applicant if they haven’t achieved the diploma, so why close off those opportunities? The diploma will equip you with up-to-date skills in digital developments, social media, video, media law, ethics and much more.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
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Course Code
P502
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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