Journalism and Media BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism and Media BA (Hons)
Develop practical journalism skills while you gain an understanding of its place within the global news industry.
This degree takes the best of our Journalism and Media and Communication degrees, giving you a grounding in journalism, and helping you develop practical skills while understanding the context in which the contemporary media operates.
Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the fiel...
Develop practical journalism skills while you gain an understanding of its place within the global news industry.<br/><br/>This degree takes the best of our Journalism and Media and Communication degrees, giving you a grounding in journalism, and helping you develop practical skills while understanding the context in which the contemporary media operates.<br/><br/>Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.<br/><br/>Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media. You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.<br/><br/>You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.<br/><br/>*The Complete University Guide 2021
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P510
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Access to HE Diploma
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language grade C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Scottish Advanced Higher
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Extended Project
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
A level
B,B,B
T Level
M
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
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