BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Journalism, a BA (Hons) Journalism degree centred on practical training for contemporary newsrooms and media organisations. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students gain practical experience using on-campus broadcast facilities and collaborate with visiting industry professionals from regional and national media organisations. The first year covers foundational news writing and production through Serious Skills, Fast News, Journalism in Practice, Making Headlines, Digital Storytelling, and Journalism in Context. The second year progresses to advanced reporting, digital platforms and long-form media via Investigative Journalism, The Hustle, Trending Now, The Big Show, Slow Journalism, and Pod Sounds. The third year focuses on major projects, teamwork and collaborative publishing through And Finally…, The Winter Edition, The Newsroom, The Buzz Feeder, and Big Show: Season Two.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 112. Three A-levels at CCC-BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification We will accept 2 AS levels in place of one A level but this must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded) Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis and an interview is required
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- South East: 5%
- South West: 90%
- Wales: 5%
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: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Serious Skills
- Fast News
- Journalism in Practice
- Making Headlines
- Digital Storytelling
- Journalism in Context
- Investigative Journalism
- The Hustle
- Trending Now
- The Big Show
- Slow Journalism
- Pod Sounds
- And Finally…
- The Winter Edition
- The Newsroom
- The Buzz Feeder
- Big Show: Season Two
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University?
94% 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.