BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture, examining how news shapes public understanding across platforms. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Graduates receive both a BA (Hons) degree and an NCTJ diploma, the latter widely recognised by industry employers. Optional pathways include specialist reporting, court reporting, and an international exchange term.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC to BCC IB: 28 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 26%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 14%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential Journalism 1
- Essential Law & Crime Reporting
- Introduction to Higher Education
- Introduction to Journalism Studies
- Journalism Production One
- Politics for Journalists
- Shorthand
- Essential Journalism 2
- Journalism Production Two
- Law, Ethics and Regulation
- Shorthand
- Specialist Reporting and Production
- Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists
- Industry Placement
- Journalism and Society
- Journalism International Exchange
- Dissertation
- Journalism Production Three: News and Sport Production Days
- Journalism Project
- Advanced Court Reporting
- Intro to PR for Journalists
- Journalists on the Screen
- Peace and Conflict Reporting
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
88% 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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Lincoln?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.