BA English and Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) English and Journalism, an English and BA (Hons) Journalism degree centred on the dual study of literature and media production. Core topics include Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an optional placement year between the second and third year. The first year covers core foundations through Journalists and the Media, Discovering Literature, Audiovisual Production, and London in Literature, introducing literary history and visual storytelling techniques. The second year focuses on specialist forms via The Art of the Feature, Romantic and Victorian Literature, Audio Storytelling, and Modern and Contemporary Writing. The third year encompasses advanced media creation and independent work through Multimedia Production, Literature, Media and Popular Culture, Shakespeare, Then and Now, and Journalism Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 45%
- South East: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Journalists and the Media
- Discovering Literature
- Audiovisual Production
- London in Literature
- The Art of the Feature
- Romantic and Victorian Literature
- Audio Storytelling
- Modern and Contemporary Writing
- Multimedia Production
- Literature, Media and Popular Culture
- Shakespeare, Then and Now
- Journalism Project
- Extended Professional Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Journalism at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £32,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Journalism at University of Roehampton do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and Journalism at University of Roehampton?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English and Journalism at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English and Journalism at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.