BA Journalism
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 65%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at Teesside University 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 Teesside University?
81% 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 Teesside University?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at Teesside University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at Teesside University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at Teesside University?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.