BA Journalism with Human Rights
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 40%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 44%
- London: 38%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism with Human Rights at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism with Human Rights at University of Essex?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism with Human Rights at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism with Human Rights at University of Essex?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.