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BA Journalism

Liverpool John Moores University

Institution
Liverpool John Moores University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Journalism
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
3000001702
Median salary
£26,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 78%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 81%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 72%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 90%
  • Further study: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Media Professionals: 25%
  • Elementary occupations: 20%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Legal professionals: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 3%
  • North West: 62%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Northern Ireland: 12%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University earn?

The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £29,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.

What do graduates of BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University do next?

100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?

80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?

The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Is BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Does BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.