Journalism and Communications (Level 6) - BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Park Campus - Cheltenham

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If you’re studying for – or already have – a foundation degree, HND or Diploma of Higher Education and you’d like to top this up to a full BA honours degree, then this course is designed for you. You’ll further develop your journalism and communications skills under our expert teaching team. They’ve worked for national and international media organisations – including the BBC, ITV, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and magazine publisher Bauer Media. This is a practical course which aims to ...Read more

If you’re studying for – or already have – a foundation degree, HND or Diploma of Higher Education and you’d like to top this up to a full BA honours degree, then this course is designed for you. You’ll further develop your journalism and communications skills under our expert teaching team. They’ve worked for national and international media organisations – including the BBC, ITV, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and magazine publisher Bauer Media. This is a practical course which aims to produce work-ready graduates who have the skills, knowledge and confidence to forge a successful career in the media industry. Students from our journalism subject community have gone on to work for employers including Sky, the BBC, Vice, The Telegraph, ITV, as well as a number of PR and communications agencies and leading sports clubs.Led by a team comprising active journalists, content creators, and communication experts, you’ll receive firsthand insights and expertise crucial for a successful media career. Forge connections that count. The course isn’t just about academics it’s about building networks. Rub shoulders with industry giants like Google, Marie Claire, BBC, and ITV through guest lectures and workshops. These interactions aren’t just for show-they open doors to invaluable opportunities. Alumni have landed placements at renowned institutions such as ITV, Sky News, The Guardian, and more. Our strong ties with these industry leaders offer real-world experiences, ensuring you’re equipped for success in roles spanning journalism, content creation, PR, and communications. Get ready to step into the media landscape with confidence.

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85/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
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72nd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 26

The facilities that they offer for my course are great however Gloucestershire is not exactly built for students, there are not many activities around to benefit students, look at..Read more

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Vanessa
12 Dec 25

The park campus is beautiful and peaceful, they got a lake to chill and nice nature to get air. The other campus are amazing as well, people are friendly and lecturers are always..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£17,425 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 26
Journalism - BA (Hons)
The facilities that they offer for my course are great however Gloucestershire is not exactly built for students, there are not many activities around to benefit students, look at...
Read more
V
Vanessa
12 Dec 25
Journalism - BA (Hons)
The park campus is beautiful and peaceful, they got a lake to chill and nice nature to get air. The other campus are amazing as well, people are friendly and lecturers are always...
Read more
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

Spread across three picturesque campuses, the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) offers a broad range of undergraduate and...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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