BA Journalism, Politics and History
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and History and Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is based in central London with access to the Journalism department's facilities and industry contacts. An optional placement or study abroad year extends the programme to four years.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 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: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to News Writing
- Introduction to Audio Journalism
- Introduction to Video Journalism
- The Development of the Modern World
- Introduction to Politics
- History in the Age of Digital Information
- Puzzles of Comparative Politics
- Journalism, History and Culture
- Introduction to Digital Journalism
- Broadcast News Live
- Feature Writing
- Online and Social Media Journalism
- Practical Politics
- Employability and Enterprise Skills for Journalism
- Ethics and Global Politics
- Comparative Capitalism
- Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics
- Authoritarianism and Democracy in the 21st Century
- The makings of Modern Asia
- History and Politics of Modern China
- Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century
- The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century
- Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean
- Media Law and Ethics
- Advanced Practical Journalism (Broadcast)
- Magazine Branding, Content and Design
- Radicals and Reformers: Left-Wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945
- Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History
- Comparative Empires in the Modern Era
- Genocide and the Holocaust In History and Memory
- Governing the World
- International Politics of the Middle East
- Political Change in Europe
- The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace
- Political Psychology
- Micro-Placement
- Reporting conflict
- Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism
- Arts and Culture Journalism
- Reporting Business
- Journalism Project
- Journalism Dissertation
- History Dissertation
- Politics Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism, Politics and History at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Journalism, Politics and History at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism, Politics and History at City St George's, University of London?
87% 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 and History at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism, Politics and History at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism, Politics and History at City St George's, University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.