BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. The programme integrates practical reporting across print, broadcast, and electronic platforms with theoretical study of journalistic practice. Course elements include 'live' news days, visits to local broadcasting organisations, and guest speakers. The curriculum addresses how news is sourced, regulated, produced, and consumed.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include English. IB: 27 to include Higher Level English at grade 5. SQA Highers: BBBC to include English at grade B. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English at H2.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. 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 Robert Gordon University?
91% 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 Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism at Robert Gordon 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 at Robert Gordon University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.