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Journalism (Politics)
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Studying journalism at Brunel means you’ll be exposed to every aspect of journalism- from digital to print, broadcast to social media– you’ll have the chance to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of this fast-changing industry. Brunel’s BA Journalism (Politics) degree combines a strong academic background in communication and digital media with a broad range of essential journalism skills in news gathering, writing and publishing. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism that combines academic rigour with practical competencies.
There is a strong emphasis on practical modules and digital technologies. You will gain hands-on experience at The Hillingdon Herald community newspaper- published by Brunel student for Hillingdon and beyond. You’ll also learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software. You will develop an academically robust understanding of the media, communication and political environments in which journalism operates and interacts as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings. You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after NCTJ Diploma at no extra cost.
Modules
Sample modules:
Global London
Newspaper Practice
News and Feature Writing
Introduction to Multi-platform Journalism
To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Journalism-Politics-BA
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 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:
- P510
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- P510
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Brunel welcomes applications from applicants who wish to transfer to one of our courses.
Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, further information can be found on our website at: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/applicants/undergraduate-courses-how-to-apply/Looking-to-transfer-to-year-2
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelBBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM - DMM
in any subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3.
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM - MM
in any subject and A level grade B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
in any subject, with A levels grade BB-BC
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 - 28 points
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM - DMM
in any subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM - MM
in any subject and A level grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM
in any subject, with A levels grade BB-BC
T LevelM
in any subject.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirementshttps://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
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.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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