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

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Are you passionate about people and stories? Do you want to find out what’s really going on in our society – and tell the world about it? If so, an exciting career in journalism could begin with our Journalism BA(Hons). It’s our job to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to reach the audiences of the future. During your studies, then, we’ll support you as you explore this fast-paced world – and equip you to enter it, as a rising media star. Not only will you master ...Read more

Are you passionate about people and stories? Do you want to find out what’s really going on in our society – and tell the world about it? If so, an exciting career in journalism could begin with our Journalism BA(Hons). It’s our job to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to reach the audiences of the future. During your studies, then, we’ll support you as you explore this fast-paced world – and equip you to enter it, as a rising media star. Not only will you master researching, reporting, interviewing, and writing, but you’ll also broaden your intellectual horizons and begin to see the bigger picture, with high-level thinking and analytical approaches.


Why Study Journalism BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

On this course, you’ll be taught by working journalists and you’ll create all kinds of professional content – from articles, magazines, and blog posts, to video and audio reports. Our top academics will help you develop a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the journalism industry of the future. Thanks to optional, specialist modules, you can tailor your degree to your own interests and career ambitions, building your skills in the process. You’ll also meet a wide range of guest tutors and speakers, allowing you to network with industry experts. Our students can benefit from the fact that Journalism at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Assessment and Feedback, scoring 93%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023. Following the course, you could join previous students with a career in industry; past graduates have gone on to work within digital marketing, social media, and public relations. You could work within print journalism, digital journalism, PR, and communications, or within another related area within popular culture.


Professional Bodies

At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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55/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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Employment rate
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91%
Average salary
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Journalism graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Journalism graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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05 Dec 23

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04 Apr 14

To be honest Hudd union is not to my taste as the only music tends to be mind numbing cheese or garage, R’n’B and soul nights not things I fond of. It is still the best place in..Read more

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

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from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

or above.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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Popular A-level subjects

Journalism

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

English Language
45%
Media Studies
36%
English Literature
20%
History
20%
English Language & Literature
16%
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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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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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04 Apr 14
To be honest Hudd union is not to my taste as the only music tends to be mind numbing cheese or garage, R’n’B and soul nights not things I fond of. It is still the best place in...
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University of Huddersfield
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The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning, TEF Gold-rated university (TEF, 2023), where students benefit from...

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University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield Kirklees HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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