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 we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.
We’re committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, we treat you 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.

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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 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism View 186 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement

ABBB including English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC including Grade B in English.

A Level

BBC including English or other literary subject*.

Irish Leaving Certificate

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

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.

Literary subjects accepted:

*Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Latin, Sociology, Theology, Media Studies, Politics, Classics, Philosophy and Geography.

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications. Specific entry requirements by country.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16680 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16680 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,250 Overseas and EU: £16,680

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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