BA Journalism and Politics
About this course
BA in Journalism and Politics, combining journalism practice with political study. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a journalism dissertation and multi-media journalism projects in the final year. Modules cover news, features, podcasting, data journalism, and political communication, with topics including European Union politics, gender in global politics, and contemporary political philosophy.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 92%
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: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 35%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 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: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Journalism Dissertation
- Multi-Media Journalism Project 1
- Multi-Media Journalism Project 2
- Feminism
- The American Presidency
- The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery
- Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland
- Comparative Public Opinion
- Animals and the Environment
- Political Journalism
- Parliamentary Studies
- Brexit and British Politics
- American Political Development
- The Politics of Slavery
- The Politics of Contemporary British Foreign Policy
- Grenfell: Violence and the Possibility of Non-Violence
- The Political Theory of Disobedience and Protests
- Politics Dissertation
- Multi-Media Journalism Project 1
- Multi-Media Journalism Project 2
- Journalism Placement
- Political Journalism
- Investigative Journalism
- Crime Journalism
- Space Journalism
- Reporting Panics
- Media, Rights and Responsibilities
- Feminism
- The American Presidency
- The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery
- Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland
- Comparative Public Opinion
- Animals and the Environment
- TV News Production
- Environmental Journalism
- Advanced Sports Journalism
- AI Journalism
- Content and Podcast Creation
- Writing for PR
- News Basics
- Journalism Ethics and Regulation
- How to change the world
- Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
- Features Journalism
- Podcasting and Radio Journalism
- Key Concepts in Politics
- Digital and Social Media Journalism: Context and Practice
- Researching Journalism
- Political Ideas
- Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
- The Curious Feminist: Gender in Global Politics
- Political Communication
- Magazine Journalism
- Data Journalism
- Sports Journalism 1
- Journalism Studies
- Arts Journalism
- European Union Politics
- Governing Societies in Conflict
- Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice
- Preparing for your Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism and Politics at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Journalism and Politics at University of Leicester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism and Politics at University of Leicester?
92% 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 Politics at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism and Politics at University of Leicester 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 and Politics at University of Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.