BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism with Foundation Year, integrating media theory with practical news production. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a specialism in editorial production and journalism, with options in areas such as sports, fashion, or politics. It is subject to approval for September 2027 entry.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 72 UCAS points for entry on to this course. UCAS Tariff points can be made up from a range of qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Journalism and Society
- Introduction to Reporting
- Journalism Structures and Power
- Introduction to Digital Reporting
- Journalism, Regulation, Ethics, and Law
- Audio and Digital Journalism Production
- International Journalism and Technology
- Research Methods in Journalism
- Semester 1
- Theory Module 1 (Journalism and Societal Crises)
- Practice Module 1 (Video Journalism and Visualisation)
- Semester 2
- Theory Module 2 (Political Journalism and Popular Culture)
- Practice Module 2 (Editorship and Journalism Production Specialism)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University 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 * (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.