BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include research methods, alongside practical training in news reporting, media law, ethics, podcasting and documentary production. The programme is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists, leading to the NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism alongside the degree. A work placement module is available, and students can choose optional modules in their final year.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 7.5 with no component lower than 7.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Newsday Skills
- Storytelling
- News Reporting
- Media Law and Regulation
- Newsday 1
- Features Journalism
- Reporting Politics and Society
- Ethics
- Newsday 2
- Work Placement
- Podcasting
- Digital Project
- Creating a Brand
- Research Project
- Documentary
- Reporting Politics and Society
- Ethics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at University of Lancashire?
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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Lancashire?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.