36 monthsProgramme duration
25,450 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The study of journalism and communication is the study of storytelling and those who tell our stories. Every day we’re surrounded by stories that shape how we understand the world, express our cultures and engage with social and political life.
Journalists play a vital role in democratic societies by informing publics, shaping debate, and giving voice to marginalised perspectives. Yet this role is increasingly contested and transformed by political, economic, and technological change. Never has it been more important to understand the factors shaping our news media. By studying our BA in Journalism and Communications, you’ll immerse yourself in questions of trust, fairness and power.
During your studies, you’ll explore how journalism and communications operate in a global, digital, and increasingly data-driven media environment. We’ll focus on key questions about trust, power, fairness, and accountability, examining the relationship between journalism, democracy, politics, and public life. You’ll consider how news and communications shape public understanding of major issues such as conflict, climate change, health, and social justice, and how these processes are influenced by evolving technologies, platforms, and business models.
You’ll examine different forms and practices of journalism and communications, including storytelling opportunities created by data and AI, as well as the role of specialised media, public relations, and strategic communications.
While this degree is academic and analytical in focus and doesn’t provide professional accreditation or technical training in journalism or media production, you’ll have opportunities to develop practical skills through employability-focused assessments. You’ll produce content and portfolios across online, broadcast, print, and multi-media platforms, pitch ideas for new content or ventures, and use digital tools to support storytelling and analysis.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed a strong understanding of the forces shaping journalism and communication today, alongside a broad set of transferable skills in research, analysis, communications, and critical thinking. You’ll be well prepared for careers across journalism, media, communications, and related sectors, or for progression to postgraduate study, including practical and accredited journalism, public relations and communications programmes.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The study of journalism and communication is the study of storytelling and those who tell our stories. Every day we’re surrounded by stories that shape how we understand the world, express our cultures and engage with social and political life.
Journalists play a vital role in democratic societies by informing publics, shaping debate, and giving voice to marginalised perspectives. Yet this role is increasingly contested and transformed by political, economic, and technological change. Never has it been more important to understand the factors shaping our news media. By studying our BA in Journalism and Communications, you’ll immerse yourself in questions of trust, fairness and power.
During your studies, you’ll explore how journalism and communications operate in a global, digital, and increasingly data-driven media environment. We’ll focus on key questions about trust, power, fairness, and accountability, examining the relationship between journalism, democracy, politics, and public life. You’ll consider how news and communications shape public understanding of major issues such as conflict, climate change, health, and social justice, and how these processes are influenced by evolving technologies, platforms, and business models.
You’ll examine different forms and practices of journalism and communications, including storytelling opportunities created by data and AI, as well as the role of specialised media, public relations, and strategic communications.
While this degree is academic and analytical in focus and doesn’t provide professional accreditation or technical training in journalism or media production, you’ll have opportunities to develop practical skills through employability-focused assessments. You’ll produce content and portfolios across online, broadcast, print, and multi-media platforms, pitch ideas for new content or ventures, and use digital tools to support storytelling and analysis.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed a strong understanding of the forces shaping journalism and communication today, alongside a broad set of transferable skills in research, analysis, communications, and critical thinking. You’ll be well prepared for careers across journalism, media, communications, and related sectors, or for progression to postgraduate study, including practical and accredited journalism, public relations and communications programmes.
Admission Requirements
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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