Journalism BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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City Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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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 youll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.As part of this course, youll:Gain newsgathering skills and experience in modern journalismUnderstand the practice and principles of contemporary journalism including fairness and accuracyCreate multimedia news content for print, digital and broadcast platformsHave access ...Read more

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 youll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.

As part of this course, youll:

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

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

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

Youll be primed with the strong practical and multimedia skills demanded in todays newsrooms. Exciting opportunities in news, digital content creation and digital agencies will be open to you. Youll also benefit from our staffs close links to regional and national broadcasting, print and online media industries. Previous students have completed placements with the BBC, ITV, magazines and national newspapers and have gone on to work for media organisations across the world.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Journalism
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Journalism graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Journalism graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
E
ella
06 Feb 25

the uni has a perfect location and great facilities, especially for the course i’m studying. however, i feel like the uni could do more events in the student union to get people..Read more

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Matthew
03 Feb 25

My experience at Leeds Beckett University has been incredibly positive. From the moment I started, I felt welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment. The campus itself..Read more

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Entry requirements

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112 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Popular A-level subjects

Journalism

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Language
44%
English Literature
33%
Media Studies
25%
Photography
22%
Psychology
18%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£16,350 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,350 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - 171.00 per week

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Latest Journalism reviews

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E
ella
06 Feb 25
Journalism BA (Hons)
the uni has a perfect location and great facilities, especially for the course i’m studying. however, i feel like the uni could do more events in the student union to get people...
Read more
M
Matthew
03 Feb 25
Journalism BA (Hons)
My experience at Leeds Beckett University has been incredibly positive. From the moment I started, I felt welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment. The campus itself...
Read more
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