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Journalism

BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 15/09/2025 · UndergraduateCity CampusC

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Course summary

Report on current events as they unfold on TV, radio, print or online with a career in journalism.

This professionally accredited course will develop the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Gain newsgathering skills and experience in modern journalism

  • Understand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracy

  • Create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms

  • Have access to purpose-built facilities including computer suites, TV and radio studios, and a dedicated newsroom

ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the bjtc (Broadcast Journalism Training Council) and the PPA (Professional Publishers Association).

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You'll have the opportunity to use our facilities to create multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platforms by combining the best of the past with an eye on the future.

Industry links
Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. We have links that can help you find work in organisations such as the BBC, Sky Sports and with a variety of local and national media companies. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.

Guest lecture series
You'll have access to the guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan.

Why study the Journalism course at Leeds Beckett University?

  • 93% of students on BA (Hons) Journalism were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*

  • Professionally accredited

  • Specialist facilities to create multimedia news content

  • Open the doors to working in a practical environment at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies

*National Student Survey 2025

Modules

<strong> Year 1 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Digital Publishing
  • Reporting
  • Court & Shorthand
  • Journalism Practice & Principles
  • Introduction to Media Law
  • Broadcast Journalism

<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Media Law in Context
  • Writing Features
  • Digital Newsdays
  • Council & Shorthand
  • Futures: Reading the Media
  • Government & Political Context in the UK
  • Broadcast Newsdays

<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Magazine Production
  • Multiplatform Newsdays
  • Professional Practice in Journalism
  • Journalism Project
  • Magazine Newsdays
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City CampusC

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 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:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Leeds Beckett University 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
29 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:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
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 - 72 points

A minimum of 48 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

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 1 other journalism course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Leeds Beckett University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

79% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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