Overview

On the Journalism (Hons) programme of the University of Sunderland , you'll learn how to:

Write and research news stories and feature articles
Create video and interactive content
Design newspaper, web, and magazine pages
Use the latest digital tools for storytelling on websites and social media.

You’ll also study how journalism has developed over time, along with the key principles and ethics that guide it. You'll learn from professional journalists who've worked for The Mirror, Grazia, Private Eye, and more.

You’ll work towards the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) diploma. This is an industry-recognised qualification.

You’ll also be able to choose from a range of optional modules to build your experience. These include sports writing, fashion journalism, public relations, and investigative journalism.

Careers

This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, public relations, and digital media. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:

Sky News
The Guardian
The Daily Mirror
BBC
Reach
JPIMedia
Newsquest.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Journalism
Media Histories
Feature Writing
Essential Media Law and Regulation
Digital Storytelling
Journalism and PR Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. These may include A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
As part of our NCTJ accreditation, we'll also invite you to an informal interview. We’d like to hear about you and why you’re interested in journalism. We'll also tell you a bit more about our course and what makes us special.
You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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