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Journalism

1 Study option · UndergraduatePreston Campus

Course summary

Course overview

On our Journalism degree you’ll focus on producing stories and programmes about the subjects that interest you, using your skills in radio, TV, digital video or magazines.

Why study with us

  • Participate in our annual cJAM event. This is an innovative career event which attracts employers including Sky, BBC, ITV and high- profile Independent Producers like Nine Lives Media. The event enables students to secure placements with a diverse range of employers.

  • Our course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) meaning you study for the Diploma in Journalism alongside your degree.

  • From year one benefit from multi-platform newsdays, work placement, career development, voice and presentation training.

What you will do

  • You’ll have the opportunity to achieve two awards in one: a BA Hons degree and a NCTJ Diploma

  • Facilities include six fully-equipped newsrooms, three radio studios, TV studio and gallery, video editing suites, industry-standard TV cameras and radio/audio recorders, digital/mobile journalism reporting kits, and live news feeds from the Press Association.

  • Across all three years, you’ll work individually and as part of a team, participating in radio, TV and digital news days.

Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). We've gone through a rigorous inspection process to ensure that our course meets the latest industry standards. Your NCTJ Diploma forms an integral part of your studies.

Future careers

You’ll find our alumni working professionally at every level - not only within TV, radio, online/digital, magazines and communications - but also in professions where their transferable skills are in demand.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
P500
Institution code:
C30

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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 and 2 other journalism courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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95 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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