January 2027
4 years
London
Tuition Fee
£9,790 per year (UK home)
Full-time, Part-time
The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year. For part-time study, the fee is £2,445 per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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At least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma).
GCSE: English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, eg Functional Skills at Level 2), if you meet UCAS points criteria but obtained a grade D/3 in English you may be offered a University test in this area.
Graduates can pursue careers in journalism, TV, radio, print, online media, PR, media consultancy, marketing, and social media. The course also opens doors for postgraduate study.
Assessment methods include coursework, in-class tests, and individual and group assignments. Students also complete a final project of a publishable standard.
The institution provides specialist services and support to help students improve their skills and prepare for their future careers.
Students have had placements at various media organisations, including the BBC, InStyle Magazine, and the Press Association.
This course includes a built-in foundation year, making it ideal for those who do not meet the standard entry requirements for a three-year degree.
Yes, the course is highly practical, with workshops, newsroom production modules, and opportunities to create multimedia content for real-world platforms.
The learning experience combines theory and practice, with interactive sessions, workshops, and collaborative projects in a professional newsroom environment.
Prospective students should be aware that this is a four-year course including a foundation year and that they will graduate with the same degree as those on the three-year programme.
