Overview

Within Journalism BA course at University of Leeds you’ll explore ethical issues, the role of journalism in society and choose modules on topics ranging from documentary to citizen media.

Key Facts

We will encourage you to develop links with the media industry, with opportunities to meet and learn from a range of professionals throughout your course. Recent guest speakers have included experts from the BBC, Channel 4, commercial radio and the independent sector. You’ll also have options to take a work placement, year in industry or year abroad to gain experience and put your skills into practice. You can also get involved in Leeds University Union’s (LUU) award-winning student media societies.

Taught by staff with academic expertise and professional experience, you’ll develop journalism skills and receive training in TV, radio and digital production – all alongside theoretical study.

You’ll learn how to spot and investigate a news story, then write, produce and edit your own work across different platforms in our industry-standard studios, editing rooms and media suites.

Key facts

This course is designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to thrive as a media professional, building up a portfolio of work that will include social media content creation, online news publishing and TV and radio production.You’ll also gain a wide range of valuable knowledge and skills to help you become an expert in journalism and the media who stands out from the crowd. Our students consistently find employment in professional roles within eighteen months of graduation, with a majority going on to work in media organisations.Our graduates can be found working in news and sport for prestigious broadcasters like Sky, ITV, the BBC, Channel 4, CNN and others. Some work overseas, from Channel 4’s offices in Washington DC to covering stories around the world for Reuters and other news agencies. They get jobs as researchers, reporters, producers, presenters and digital content creators. Many use the communication and digital production skills they have gained to take jobs in related media fields, such as social media marketing, PR for large corporations and media relations. Others have gone into politics, working for the civil service, parliamentary bodies or MPs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism, Politics and Society

Camera and Editing for Journalists

The History of Communication

Journalism Ethics

Digital Journalism

Issues in Journalism
Journalism Placement
Media Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 366 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: AAB

Other course specific tests:

If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.

International

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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