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Journalism

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
London College of Communication

Course summary

Kickstart your media career on BA (Hons) Journalism, where you’ll build practical skills for the modern journalism landscape while delving into wider social and political contexts. The course delivers practical journalism teaching alongside academic study of relevant contextual theories. In Year 2, you can choose between the Print and Online Journalism or Audio and Video Journalism pathways. In Year 3, you will work to produce the Artefact magazine and website.

You will be encouraged to develop your own authentic and individual journalism in your chosen medium, building up a portfolio of your original work. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL).

What can you expect?
A combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops, taught in Mac suites, AV-equipped classrooms and studios, as appropriate.

The course covers:

  • Core journalism skills: researching, interviewing, writing and pitching.

  • Broadcast techniques: self-shooting video, audio recording, digital editing.

  • Critical analysis: Understand contemporary media, legal and ethical issues. Contextual Study: Learn relevant cultural and historical theory.

  • Facilities: Use of a fully Mac-equipped newsroom, video and radio studios

  • Industry engagement: Field trips, guest speakers and special events

Print and Online pathway includes:
Multimedia storytelling: using text, images, graphics and social media.
Longer-form journalism: from initial idea to rigorously researched original long feature.

Audio and Video pathway includes:
Audio journalism and podcasting: writing for broadcast, creative sound recording, advanced editing, radio studio production and social media promotion.
Advanced audio-video journalism: video packages, digital storytelling for social media, advanced camerawork, editing and video studio production.

About London College of Communication
London College of Communication (LCC) is home to future-facing creatives who explore and rethink what communication is and why it matters. Working across Design, Media and Screen, our diverse, dynamic community creates and collaborates while making a difference in wider society. Taught by experienced practitioners, our students go on to shape the creative industries by forging their own paths in experimental and thoughtful ways. Courses at London College of Communication reflect the breadth of expertise you’d find within the most diverse creative agency. With access to a range of facilities and technical spaces, we learn, research, make and innovate.

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:
U65
Campus name:
London College of Communication
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

104 UCAS points from one or a combination of accepted full level 3 qualifications

A level

104 UCAS points from A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Creative Media and Journalism, Business/ Business Studies, Media)

Access to HE Diploma

104 UCAS points in the Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects: Journalism, Digital and Creative Media, Marketing, Humanities and Social Sciences)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C) including English

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

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

89% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
EU£30890Year 1
International£30890Year 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.

Additional fee information

Please note that the Home tuition fee for entry in September 2026 is subject to the passing of UK government legislation to approve the increase in fees. If this is not passed, the tuition fee for 2026/27 would be £9,535. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.

The International fee is correct for entry in September 2026 and is subject to change for entry in September 2027. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.

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