BA Journalism
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 48%: 31 offers from 65 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 27%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth?
84% 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 University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Journalism at University of Portsmouth?
48% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 31 offers from 65 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Journalism at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Portsmouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.