BA Journalism (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 60%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
90% 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 Teesside University?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.