Program Overview

Journalism BA (Hons)

Course Description

This course develops the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to become a journalism professional, adept in the production of content for multiple platforms: print, online and broadcast. These skills can take you anywhere in the world.

Study Options

• Full-time: 3 Years
• Part-time: 4-6 Years

Fees

• UK fee: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)

UCAS Points

• 112 (September 2025 entry)

UCAS Code

• P500

Start Date

• September

Location

• Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

Course Highlights

• Study our brand-new curriculum, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry.
• Exciting new modules include Live Radio and Podcasting, The Newsroom, and Fashion Journalism.
• Through coursework and placements, you’ll gain direct experience of producing stories for online, print and broadcast formats.
• Learn from tutors that are highly experienced and well connected, having worked in online, print and broadcast roles for organisations like the BBC, ITV News, and local media outlets.
• Hear the latest insights, get advice from the best in industry and build contacts.

What You Will Study

Year 1

• Digital Storytelling
• Discovering Audio and Video Journalism
• Journalism in Society
• Media Law
• Newswriting
• Reporting Today

Year 2

• The Newsroom
• Future Trends in Journalism

Year 3

• Optional modules include Live Radio and Podcasting, Fashion Journalism, and Data Journalism

How You Will Learn

• Workshops
• News days
• Work experience/real projects for employers
• Lectures and seminars, including guest lectures from key industry figures
• Fieldtrips
• Technical visits
• Conferences

Assessment

• Coursework assignments, which may include:
  • Features and news articles
  • Videography and podcasting
  • Live broadcasting
  • Social media campaigns
  • Smartphone and smart speaker journalism
  • Academic essays

Who You'll Meet

• Neil Roberts, Senior Lecturer
• Neil Manship, Senior Lecturer
• Richard Bowyer, Senior Lecturer
• Alex Canner, Programme Leader

Careers

• This course develops the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to become a journalism professional.
• You will also be well-suited to roles in politics, content creation, marketing, communications/PR, social media, the wider creative industries, as well as law and public administration.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 112
• A Level: BBC
• T Level: Merit
• BTEC: DMM
• GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6
• English language requirements: IELTS: 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each skills area)

Additional Entry Requirements

• Portfolio: Recommended

Fees and Funding

• UK fee: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)
• Additional costs and optional extras:
  • Some equipment including storage drives (about £10) and external storage drives (£50 - £100) for use with cameras.
  • It is useful but not essential to have a smartphone (£50 - £750) and accessories for the phone such as external microphones (approx. £10 - £15) and tripods (£5 - £25).
  • Some students also find it useful to purchase their own laptop for use in the field but this is not required (from £150).

How to Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University.
• International students: Apply through our online application portal or through one of our trusted local representatives.

Discover Uni

• 91% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
• 82% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 100% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.