BA Journalism and Publishing
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism and Publishing, a media and communications degree focused on print and digital media practices. Core topics include Marketing. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme, a four-year full-time option with a professional placement year, or through part-time study. The first year covers initial foundations through Introduction to Journalism, Journalistic Research, Introduction to Editing and Production, and What’s the Story?. The second year builds competence via Digital Storytelling, Research and Reporting, Marketing and Selling Books, and The Editor. The final year advances specialisation through Publishing Innovation, In-depth Investigations, Publishing Industry Project, and Publishing Studio Lead.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below. A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Journalism
- Journalistic Research
- Introduction to Editing and Production
- What’s the Story?
- Create Lab
- Introduction to Publishing
- Digital Storytelling
- Research and Reporting
- Marketing and Selling Books
- The Editor
- Publishing Studio Team
- International Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalism
- Professional Placement Year
- Publishing Innovation
- In-depth Investigations
- Publishing Industry Project
- Publishing Studio Lead
- Commissioning Books
- Political Journalism
- Content Marketing Strategy
- Journalism Showcase
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism and Publishing at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Publishing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism and Publishing at Bath Spa University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism and Publishing at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism and Publishing at Bath Spa University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.