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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Journalism (Communication)
Brunel University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism (Communication) course at Brunel University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P520
Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Journalism (Communication) course.
Studying journalism at Brunel means you’ll be exposed to every aspect of journalism- from digital to print, broadcast to social media– you’ll have the chance to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of this fast-changing industry. Brunel’s?BA Journalism (Communication)?degree combines a strong academic background in communication and digital media with a broad range of essential journalism skills in news gathering, writing and publishing. You will graduate with communication in your degree title, flagging up to prospective employers that you have a dual specialism that combines academic rigour with practical competencies. ?
There is a strong emphasis on practical modules and digital technologies. You will gain hands-on experience at?The Hillingdon Herald?community newspaper- published by Brunel student for Hillingdon and beyond. You’ll also learn in a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, multi-platform digital newsroom with broadcast facilities, using the latest edition industry-standard hardware and software. You will develop an academically robust understanding of the media, communication and political environments in which journalism operates and interacts as well as the analytical ability to explore intellectual inquiries and present findings. You will also have the option to take the industry accredited and much sought-after?NCTJ Diploma?at no extra cost.?
Source: Brunel University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Social and Political Sciences
Location
Main Site | Uxbridge
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Digital media
• Journalism
• Media production
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,400 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,400 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Sample Modules: Global London Newspaper Practice News and Feature Writing Introduction to Multi-platform Journalism.
To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Journalism-Communication-BA
Brunel University of London student reviews
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Library is currently being fitted with new furniture and central university quad area construction finished a month ago and looks stunning
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Very broad in terms of the field of finance which allows you to explore different paths
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Journalism (Communication) course at Brunel University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
The Journalism (Communication) course at Brunel University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Journalism (Communication) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Brunel University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
45%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Sales occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Journalism (Communication) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£33.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Journalism (Communication).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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