BA Journalism
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 71%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £36,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at London Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at London Metropolitan University?
89% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at London Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.