History and Journalism

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsHistoryJournalism

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Overview Studied as Joint Honours, you will explore the practical business of how to research and communicate what’s happened in the world in the past, and the present day.

History at Worcester offers you the opportunity to study the political, cultural and social history and introduces you to many of today’s debates surrounding approaches to historical study.

Journalism at Worcester will equip you to work in today’s multi-platform media environment and enable you to apply for both journalism and communications roles once you have graduated.

Key Features

  • You will learn the core skills of journalism – how to spot, write, produce and sell a story for news, magazine, television, radio and social media, alongside looking at media law, ethical issues and the role of journalism in today’s society – why it matters.

  • A wide range of History modules in British, European and World History from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries delivered by highly experienced, supportive and expert lecturers with international research profiles

  • The course is designed to enable you to acquire skills in research, analysis and communication – all of which are highly valued by employers

  • Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising lecturers and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest speakers from within the industry

  • Ready access to the nationally significant resources of Worcestershire County Archives Service, which is based in The Hive (the university library)

  • Opportunities to gain work experience, to study abroad for a semester and to gain excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC

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    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, History, Journalism
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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