BA Journalism
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 50%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 350 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 63%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
98% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at University of Sunderland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Sunderland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.