BA Journalism
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 33%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 21%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University?
89% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at Nottingham Trent University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.