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

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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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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of news as you learn to practise journalism and critique the industry.Course overviewJournalism is an exciting and vibrant subject, crucial to any understanding of the current state of the world. Our course strives to remain at the cutting edge of journalistic practice and theory, with an emphasis on sustainability and technology. The way journalists report news, and how consumers then engage with that news in all its published forms, is evolving all the ...Read more

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of news as you learn to practise journalism and critique the industry.

Course overview

Journalism is an exciting and vibrant subject, crucial to any understanding of the current state of the world. Our course strives to remain at the cutting edge of journalistic practice and theory, with an emphasis on sustainability and technology. The way journalists report news, and how consumers then engage with that news in all its published forms, is evolving all the time: digital technology is having a huge impact.

Why study this course with us?

The Journalism course recognises the value of developing relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on enhancing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry. To prepare for this multimedia environment, the practical skills we teach include news research and writing, photography, video and audio production techniques (including podcasting).

In addition to helping our students develop a high level of professionalism, we also place emphasis on key transferable skills, such as written and oral communication. Furthermore, our focus on digital and technical skills prepare you to hit the ground running should you choose to pursue journalism or other related professions as a career.

Teaching methods

Most of our modules take place in newsroom-style classrooms designed to simulate an editorial working environment. Experiential learning plays a big part in day-to-day teaching activities, including educational trips. You may also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.

Assessment

Assessments include coursework, essays, individual and group projects, presentations, workshops and examinations. If you choose Journalism as your major subject, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation or major creative project.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Journalism graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Journalism graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Tom
17 Feb 23

Great Uni great life..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

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BTEC Extended DiplomaBTEC Diploma : D*D*

Popular A-level subjects

Journalism

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

Media Studies
33%
English Literature
32%
English Language
32%
History
30%
Sociology
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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