Program Overview

Journalism BA (Hons)

Overview

Our Journalism degree equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the fast-paced media industry, supporting you to become a dynamic and adaptable journalist.

Course Details

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• P500

UCAS Points

• 104

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Gateway House, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Simon Roberts

Modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Storytelling (100 Credits) Core
• Live Journalism (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (20 Credits) Option

Year 2

• Production Skills and Feature Writing (40 Credits) Core
• From the Golden Age to 'Fake News': The History of Journalism (20 Credits) Option
• Creativity in the Modern Workplace (40 Credits) Option
• Creative Futures: CSP (40 Credits) Option
• Popular Music & Society (20 Credits) Option
• "I read the news today, oh boy": Music Media History (20 Credits) Option
• More than a Game: Sports Literature (20 Credits) Option
• Sport, Culture & Society (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (40 Credits) Option

Year 3

• Professional Practice & Publishing (40 Credits) Core
• Current Affairs & Conflict (40 Credits) Option
• CSP Negotiated Research Project (40 Credits) Option

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent
• International Students: 26 points from International Baccalaureate
• Foundation Year: 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Students may need to purchase a laptop (£800-£1000) and cover costs for study trips

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Simon Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Journalism
• Dr Rhian Waller, Visiting Lecturer in BA Journalism
• Mark Hannaby, Senior Lecturer in Journalism
• Dr Simon Morrison, Senior Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Gateway House, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Students have gone on to work for journalistic organisations, online and print publications, and taken freelance approaches in niche aspects of journalism
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides employability-enhancing experiences and support.