BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism is a journalism degree centred on news reporting, multi-platform media production, and industry practice. Core topics include Research Methods and Marketing. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Teaching Council, the curriculum incorporates a mandatory 200-hour professional work placement and a substantial final project. The first year establishes fundamental technical and analytical capabilities through compulsory modules such as Writing News and Features, Journalism: Sound and Vision, Researching Media Industries, Media Contexts and Debates, Writing for Digital News Media, and Media Law. The second year introduces simulated professional environments with compulsory modules including Radio Newsdays, TV Newsdays, and Journalism and Society, alongside optional choices such as Magazine Production and PR and Communications. The final year focuses on independent execution and industry readiness via Multimedia Newsroom Practice, Research Project, and Final Project.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Additional requirements: All Journalism/Sports Journalism applicants who meet or exceed our entry requirements and provide a suitable personal statement will receive an offer. These applicants will be then contacted by one of our academics via email for an informal interview virtually. A successful interview can result in the academic recommending an ‘upgrade’ to an offer to unconditional.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 51 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Media Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 17%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 58%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Writing News and Features
- Journalism: Sound and Vision
- Researching Media Industries
- Media Contexts and Debates
- Writing for Digital News Media
- Media Law
- Radio Newsdays
- Magazine Production
- PR and Communications
- TV Newsdays
- Journalism and Society
- Journalism Work Placement
- Multimedia Newsroom Practice
- Research Project
- Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at York St John University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at York St John University?
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 at York St John University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Journalism at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at York St John University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.