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Journalism
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Clerkenwell Campus
Course summary
Journalism at City St George's, University of London has a real-world emphasis. You’ll spend time in small workshops learning the multimedia skills required for a career in 21st century journalism: from writing, reporting and interviewing, to social media analytics and preparing page layouts on screen.
This is complemented by academic modules exploring the role and impact of journalism in society through elective modules in English, Sociology, Politics and Creative Writing. These classes are delivered through lectures and seminars and assessed through examination and essays.
We’ll help you get ahead in this competitive sector by helping you organise professional work experience as part of your degree.
Recent work experience includes: Sky News and Sky Sports, The Times, Prospect Magazine and New York Times summer internships.
Learn how to write news and features, use the professional standard TV studio, and make video and audio packages and websites
Develop your skills in professional facilities, including a television studio, four radio studios, two radio broadcast newsrooms, two digital newsrooms, and two TV editing and production newsrooms
Benefit from our extensive links with media organisations in London, nationally and internationally
Join a global network of over 5,000 media professionals who began their journalism career at City St George's.
Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/journalism
Assessment method
The assessment weighting for year one is 0%, year two is 33% and year 3 is 67%
Assessment is weighted towards coursework, and coursework assignments are submitted weekly. Coursework is usually worth between 60 and 75 per cent of the overall module, and the examination worth 25 per cent, although this varies across modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Clerkenwell Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P500
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P500
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
128 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and OCR Cambridge technical extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.
A level - ABB
A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Minimum of 60 credits overall, with no less than 45 Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
A minimum of 5 in SL mathematics and English will be required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum of 4/C in each of GCSE mathematics and English language required.
T Level - D
All pathways accepted.
We welcome applications from Access course students who completed their secondary schooling some years ago, those from under-represented backgrounds and those who can demonstrate aptitude and experience of media and journalism in its broadest sense.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.
Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- CCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £22560 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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