BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism is an undergraduate degree centred on reporting, digital media production, and contemporary storytelling practices. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This PPA-accredited programme incorporates practical training and offers an optional work placement year between the second and third year. The course begins with foundational studies in modules such as Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only), English for Academic Practice (international students), Data Analysis and Research Skills, Fundamentals of Audiovisual, and Fundamentals of Image Making. The first year introduces core reporting and production through Digital Media Business, Journalists and the Media, Audiovisual Production, and Newsmaking. The second year expands into specialist areas with The Art of the Feature, Copywriting and Content Creation, Audio Storytelling, Law and Ethics, and Extended Professional Placement. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent work through Investigative and Data Journalism, Multimedia Production, Creative Futures, Journalism Project, and Work Placement.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: An A-Level in a Humanities-related subject is preferred, but not essential.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
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 (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
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Audiovisual
- Fundamentals of Image Making
- Digital Media Business
- Journalists and the Media
- Audiovisual Production
- Newsmaking
- The Art of the Feature
- Copywriting and Content Creation
- Audio Storytelling
- Law and Ethics
- Extended Professional Placement
- Investigative and Data Journalism
- Multimedia Production
- Creative Futures
- Journalism Project
- Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA 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 £1,500 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Roehampton do next?
80% 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 Roehampton?
85% 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 Roehampton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Roehampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.