BA Journalism
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 50%
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: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Essex do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at University of Essex?
79% 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 Essex?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Essex?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.