BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. A 140-hour work placement is available in the second year, and students can combine journalism study with subsidiary language development or overseas experiential learning.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A level: 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - CCC/BCC IB: 26 points
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 60%
- Student voice: 43%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 4%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Creative Spaces
- Creative Practices in Media and Performance
- Originating a Creative Project
- Introduction to Storytelling
- Live Journalism
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Production Skills and Feature Writing
- From the Golden Age to 'Fake News': The History of Journalism
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Creative Futures: CSP
- Popular Music & Society
- "I read the news today, oh boy": Music Media History
- More than a Game
- Sport, Culture & Society
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Professional Practice & Publishing
- Current Affairs & Conflict
- CSP Negotiated Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at University of Chester?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism at University of Chester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Chester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.