Overview

The Journalism and Media programme at University of Leicester takes the best of our Journalism and Media and Communication degrees, giving you a grounding in journalism, and helping you develop practical skills while understanding the context in which the contemporary media operates.

Learning Goals

Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field.

They are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies

Careers and employability

They run employability and media production modules as part of our curriculum – e.g. Journalism Employability, Broadcast Journalism, Multi-platform and Entrepreneurial Journalism, Journalism Placement, Community Radio in Practice.

Graduate destinations

Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

American Express

Artavia Advertising

BBC

City Index

E.ON Energy

Gogglebox Entertainment

HMRC

Lloyds Bank

Sky Media

Transport for London

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Features Journalism

Journalism Ethics and Regulation

Studying Media and Communication

Journalism Employability

Digital and Social Media Journalism: Context and Practice

Professionalism and Employment in the Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level

EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B

GCSE: English Language Grade C (4)

Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

T-Levels: Merit or above, Humanities subjects preferred.

Other national and international qualifications considered.

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Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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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Overview

Learning Goals

Careers and employability

Graduate destinations

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Leicester

Funding

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