Overview

As a Journalism (Hons) student at Teesside University you learn practical and professional skills, growing your confidence to produce journalistic content suitable for TV, radio, magazines, print and social media and bringing your stories to life. You develop your editorial judgement and presentation skills by assembling bulletins, feature and news packages for our unique platform TUXtra.

Key Facts

This course has been developed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you graduate ready to compete for your dream job, or continue onto postgraduate study.

You learn how to shoot and edit video and audio, produce news packages to deadlines, research and interview, create campaigns, project manage and engage with audiences on social media. Develop your practice in a safe and supportive environment, working mainly in our bespoke multimedia newsroom, TV and radio studios. You learn to master all of the latest digital storytelling tools for social media and websites including how to harness AI as a journalist. You can undertake a short-term on campus placement with Teesside Online – part of Reach PLC, one of the largest media companies in the UK.

This provides you with real-world experience and industry contacts and enables you to cultivate new skills and a deeper understanding of the industry and its working practices, all while improving your career prospects. They celebrate your successes big and small throughout your course, our annual Journalism Awards are supported by local and national media professionals, offering you the chance to network with crucial industry connections.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course have secured successful careers with BBC, ITN News, Sky Sports News, Reach PLC and Newsquest.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bootcamp Post Production

Bootcamp Production

Branding and Identity

Journalism and News Culture

Law and Regulation for Journalists

Reporting and Newsgathering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 179 other Bachelors in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications.

Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level.

Students are invited to bring portfolios where applicable along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

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Normally GCSE English language at grade C, or 4 under the new grading system. Alternative equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Fee for UK applicants Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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