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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
We are a top 10 university in the UK for JournalismThe Guardian University Guide 2025Our course provides you with a practical and critical understanding of the changing face of journalism and the legal, political and economic aspects of the profession.Our emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.We’re committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, we treat you not just as a student, but as a working journalist, challenging you to produce work to industry standard so you can excel in a newsroom environment.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Including English or a Literary Subject* at Grade C.
Including English.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 Distinction including English at Level 3.
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including English at minimum grade 5.
H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English.
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject plus A-level English at grade C.
T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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