Overview

The Journalism (Hons) course at the Edinburgh Napier University provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.

Quick Facts:

The university's emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And you'll be introduced to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through the links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.

Edinburgh Napier University is committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, you'll be treated not just as a student, but as a working journalist, challenging you to produce work to industry standard so you can excel in a newsroom environment.

Careers

Graduates have an impressive track record of gaining employment in the news media. This course can lead to a number of careers in the following areas:

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

Television

Digital

Multimedia

News agencies

Corporate communications

Public relations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Current Affairs

Covering the Arts

News writing

Social Media

Sub-editing and Design

Public Affairs for Journalists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism View 181 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

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including English.

A Level: BBC including English or other literary subject*.

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level : Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English.

T Level: Grade Meri / T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English may be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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