Journalism

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

UCAS Points

120 - 104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Study a practical journalism degree, led by professional journalists who have worked for some of the UK’s biggest titles. Work closely with industry to learn the cutting-edge skills required to make your mark in the media. Become a journalist from the day you arrive and work for our award-winning radio station and websites, covering everything from news, to sport, fashion, arts and entertainment.

On BA (Hons) Journalism, you'll learn all the essential skills of journalism, producing content for a wide range of print and online platforms while working in our own newsroom under the guidance of staff who have worked for the likes of the Mirror, Grazia, Private Eye and many more. We'll teach you how to write and research news stories and feature articles; create video and interactive content; design newspaper, web and magazine pages; and become adept in using all the latest digital storytelling tools for websites and social media. You'll also study the development of journalism and its principles and ethics.

A key element of this course is the range of optional subjects you can take, among them modules in sports writing, fashion journalism, public relations, and investigative journalism. You’ll significantly boost your employability by graduating with both an honours degree and the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, which is the foremost industry qualification required by most employers in the media.

If you have previously studied an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or started a degree elsewhere in a relevant subject you may gain direct entry to join this course at Stage 2 or 3.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 104 points
Scottish Higher BBBCC

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3412 Authors, writers and translators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
2493 Public relations professionals

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
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000