Journalism and Criminology (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Colchester Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT-26

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

Our BA Journalism and Criminology will enable you to study contemporary society and crime, alongside building your journalistic skills, to analyse and share information and understand it through a social perspective.You explore a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the impact of computer games on crime to terrorism. This will be intertwined with the practical journalism component of this course where you develop your skills in using multi-media channels such as radio, television and online ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UCAS

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2026 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

90/91

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

28th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

29th

What students say

The professors on my course are great and passionate about going the extra mile to connect us with contacts and opportunities. Some of the uni facilities and the general look of..Read more

The diversity with the international students and also the student union, there is always stuff going in the daytime and night-time activities. The campus feels quite united..Read more

Modules

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Tuition fees

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£9,790 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Journalism reviews

Olivia-Mae

25 Feb 26

Journalism (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

The professors on my course are great and passionate about going the extra mile to connect us with contacts and opportunities. Some of the uni facilities and the general look of...

Leah

25 Feb 26

Journalism and Criminology (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

The diversity with the international students and also the student union, there is always stuff going in the daytime and night-time activities. The campus feels quite united...

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