BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. This is the first and only BJTC-accredited undergraduate journalism programme in Northern Ireland. An optional industry placement year leads to the award of a Diploma in Professional Practice alongside the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Modules
- median Social Change
- Public Affairs Reporting
- Introduction to Journalism Practice
- Platforms and Audiences
- Broadcast Storytelling
- Visual Cultures
- Journalism Newsdays
- Media Law and Regulation
- Video Journalism
- Specialist Content Creation
- Innovation Newsroom
- Studio Skills
- Enterprise Placement Year
- Industrial Placement: Media
- Media: International Academic Studies (DIAS)
- Journalism Major Project
- Journalism Dissertation
- Programme Production
- Journalism Futures
- Investigative Journalism
- Journalism in Society
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BA Journalism at Ulster University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism at Ulster University?
88% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BA Journalism at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Journalism at Ulster 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 Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.