BA Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year is a 4-year undergraduate journalism degree combining multimedia reporting, digital storytelling, and content production. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course begins with a compulsory foundation year that builds academic practices and research skills before progressing into the three-year degree. The first year covers media and design contexts, creative research, sector principles, study skills, personalised learning, and a major project producing content for an interactive magazine. The second year introduces digital media lab, broadcast production, principles of journalism, media presentation skills, and podcasting. The third year focuses on the story studio, government and politics journalism, law for journalists, industry experience, global media systems, and content production. The final year comprises live content creation, representation and diversity in the media, data journalism, photo stories, and a choice between a Project (Journalism) or a Dissertation (Media).
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 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)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contextual Studies in Media and Design
- Creative Research in Media and Design
- Creative Sectors in Media and Design
- Major Project (Foundation Year)
- Study Skills for Success
- Personalised Learning
- Digital Media Lab
- Broadcast Production
- Principles of Journalism
- Media Presentation Skills
- Podcasting
- The Story Studio
- Government and Politics Journalism
- Law for Journalists
- Industry Experience (Content Creation)
- Global Media Systems
- Content Production
- Live Content Creation
- Representation and Diversity in the Media
- Data Journalism
- Project (Journalism) OR Dissertation (Media)
- Photo Stories
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 with Content Creation with Foundation Year at University of West London?
100% 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 Content Creation with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year at University of West London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.