Journalism degrees in the UK

There are 143 journalism courses at 59 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 84%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 96 UCAS points. 90% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £25,000. 53 courses offer a placement year.

Courses143
Median satisfaction84%
In work or study90%
Median salary£25,000

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BA (Hons) Journalism Leeds Beckett University 3 years · Full-time · Leeds City Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
94%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Journalism Studies THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional year abroadFoundation year included
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BA (Hons) Journalism UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional foundation year
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BA (Hons) Sports Journalism UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Journalism De Montfort University 3 years · Full-time · De Montfort University
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Journalism Studies THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Journalism University of Gloucestershire 3 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
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BA (Hons) Journalism University of Lincoln 3 years · Full-time · Lincoln Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement year
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BA (Hons) Journalism Ulster University 3 years · Full-time · Coleraine
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
65%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Journalism Darlington College 3 years · Full-time · Teesside University Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement year
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BA (Hons) Journalism (with Foundation Year) Darlington College 4 years · Full-time · Teesside University Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement yearFoundation year included
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BA (Hons) Sport Journalism Darlington College 3 years · Full-time · Teesside University Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Optional placement year
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