BA Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture, covering the theory and practice of journalism across multiple platforms. Core topics include ethics and professional practice. Learning takes place primarily in small group seminars, with access to radio, podcast, and TV studios. The course holds BJTC accreditation and offers a two-week work placement alongside a final-year project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 16 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: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Journalism
- Introduction to Feature Writing
- Introduction to Digital Techniques
- Introduction to Photojournalism
- Practical Journalism Skills
- Journalism Law and Ethics
- Broadcast and Social Media
- Developing your Media Career
- Journalism Law and Ethics
- Reporting Politics
- Entertainment Journalism
- Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing
- Sports Journalism
- Final Project
- Work Placement
- Podcasting and Live News Production
- Advanced PR & Comms
- Investigative Journalism and Research Skills
- Advanced Digital Production
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Journalism at University of Worcester do next?
80% 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 Worcester?
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 at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism at University of Worcester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.