Overview

The BA Journalism (Hons) course offered at the Robert Gordon University has an emphasis on practical learning with a grounding in the theoretical aspects of journalistic practice.

You will gain practical experience in reporting across print, broadcast, and electronic platforms. You will learn first-hand from experienced journalists by participating in ‘live’ news days, visiting local broadcasting organisations, and listening to guest speakers.

You will study how news is sourced, regulated, produced, and consumed, and examine the effects of this on different audiences, developing transferable skills which are essential for the wider media profession.

Job Prospects

Journalism is a powerful industry and a rewarding career choice. People are increasingly seeking information and inspiration from the media, which creates a demand for multimedia journalists who have critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Culture and Design

News Writing

Broadcast Journalism and Production

Digital Media Platforms And Practices

Features Writing

Media Semiotics And Discourse

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBBB to include English.

GCE A Level: BCC to include English.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English at H2.
IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level English at grade 5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16980 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Rest of UK and EU Students

£5890 per academic year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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

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