Journalism

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Course overview

On our Journalism degree you’ll focus on producing stories and programmes about the subjects that interest you, using your skills in radio, TV, digital video or magazines.

Why study with us

  • Participate in our annual cJAM event. This is an innovative career event which attracts employers including Sky, BBC, ITV and high- profile Independent Producers like Nine Lives Media. The event enables students to secure placements with a diverse range of employers.

  • Our course has two industry accreditations, the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. The NCTJ recently crowned UCLan the top-performing Higher Education Course.

  • From year one benefit from multi-platform newsdays, work placement, career development, voice and presentation training.

    What you will do

  • You’ll have the opportunity to achieve three awards in one: a BA Hons degree, NCTJ Diploma and a BJTC Skills Certificate.

  • Facilities include six fully-equipped newsrooms, three radio studios, TV studio and gallery, video editing suites, industry-standard TV cameras and radio/audio recorders, digital/mobile journalism reporting kits, and live news feeds from the Press Association.

  • Across all three years, you’ll work individually and as part of a team, participating in radio, TV and digital news days.

    Accreditations

  • The NCTJ recognised UCLan as the top performing Higher Education course in the UK in 2022. We've gone through a rigorous inspection process to ensure that our course meets the latest industry standards. Your NCTJ Diploma forms an integral part of your studies.

  • This course has been accredited by the BJTC and recognised as providing 'general excellence in broadcast journalism training'. The BJTC is an industry-led body offering accreditation to courses for aspiring journalists.

    Future careers

    You’ll find our alumni working professionally at every level - not only within TV, radio, online/digital, magazines and communications - but also in professions where their transferable skills are in demand.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    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
    2141 Web design professionals
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism

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    University of Central Lancashire

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