BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. From the first year, students work with ENRG, a student-led news brand, producing journalistic content across platforms. A year-long industry placement and an overseas study opportunity at a partner university are available, and the course concludes with a research project.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English or Media Studies. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including English or Media Studies. A level: BBC including English or Media Studies. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English (Media not offered). BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English or Media Studies. IB: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English (Media not offered). T Level: Grade Merit T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English or Media Studies may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. Literary subjects accepted *Literary subjects accepted: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, Classics, A level Government and Politics, A level Classical Civilisation, A level Drama.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 49%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Other HE qualification: 21%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Modules
- Global Current Affairs
- Introduction to Reporting
- Mobile Journalism
- News writing
- Podcasting
- Public Affairs for Journalists
- Advanced News Writing
- Feature Writing
- Media Law for Journalists
- Multimedia Content Production
- Radio News
- Magazine Production
- Information, Communication & Society
- TV News
- Investigative Journalism
- Digital Platforms
- Documentary Practice - Film/Video or Radio/Audio
- Newsdays
- Professional Development
- Project Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University?
93% 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 Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.