BA Journalism (Politics)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism (Politics), a journalism degree focusing on political reporting, media practices, and the political environments in which the news industry operates. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. Students have the opportunity to study for the National Council for the Training of Journalists Diploma alongside their degree. The first year introduces social and political sciences through compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B, and Contemporary Challenges, with optional routes in Multimedia Practice: Foundations and Newspaper Practice. The second year examines reporting techniques and legal frameworks through Cross Platform Journalism: Reporting Politics, Global Communication, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Researching Your World, and Court Reporting, alongside optional choices like The African American Struggle for Civil Rights, 1941-1992, Issues in American Politics, and Digital Culture. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through Journalism Dissertation, Journalism Practice Project & Portfolio, and Fake News, Images and Websites. Optional modules in the final year include European Union Politics: Problems and Prospects, Media and Social Justice, Public Policy Analysis, Social Media and Society, and Media, Politics & Power in America.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 16 offers from 18 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 35%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of the Social Sciences
- Special Subjects A
- Special Subjects B
- Contemporary Challenges
- Multimedia Practice: Foundations
- Newspaper Practice
- Cross Platform Journalism: Reporting Politics
- Global Communication
- Media Law, Ethics and Regulation
- Researching Your World
- Court Reporting
- The African American Struggle for Civil Rights, 1941-1992
- Issues in American Politics
- Digital Culture
- Journalism Dissertation
- Journalism Practice Project & Portfolio
- Fake News, Images and Websites
- European Union Politics: Problems and Prospects
- Media and Social Justice
- Public Policy Analysis
- Social Media and Society
- Media, Politics & Power in America
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 16 offers from 18 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Journalism (Politics) at Brunel University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.