BA Journalism
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 33%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 21%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.