Journalism BA (Hons)
University of the Arts London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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London College of Communication

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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London College of Communication

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Kickstart your media career on BA (Hons) Journalism, where youll 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 ...Read more

Kickstart your media career on BA (Hons) Journalism, where youll 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.3 years

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
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 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
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81%
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Journalism graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Journalism graduate salary
£19,000
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Journalism

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

English Literature
46%
English Language
26%
Media Studies
21%
History
21%
Photography
19%
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England

£28,570 per year

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Accommodation Services - Halls of Residences - Brooke Hall - Number of Rooms - 104 studio rooms - Tenancy Length - 50 weeks - Price GBP 247.50 - GBP 270 per week

£28,570 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Accommodation Services - Halls of Residences - Brooke Hall - Number of Rooms - 104 studio rooms - Tenancy Length - 50 weeks - Price GBP 247.50 - GBP 270 per week

£28,570 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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Accommodation Services - Halls of Residences - Brooke Hall - Number of Rooms - 104 studio rooms - Tenancy Length - 50 weeks - Price GBP 247.50 - GBP 270 per week

£28,570 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

Accommodation Services - Halls of Residences - Brooke Hall - Number of Rooms - 104 studio rooms - Tenancy Length - 50 weeks - Price GBP 247.50 - GBP 270 per week

£28,570 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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

Accommodation Services - Halls of Residences - Brooke Hall - Number of Rooms - 104 studio rooms - Tenancy Length - 50 weeks - Price GBP 247.50 - GBP 270 per week

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