BA Journalism Studies
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism Studies at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism Studies at University of Stirling 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 Studies at University of Stirling?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism Studies at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.