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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism course at Edinburgh Napier University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Including English or Media Studies at grade C.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P500
Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Journalism course.
We are a top 10 university in the UK for Journalism The Guardian University Guide 2025
Our course provides you with a practical and critical understanding of the changing face of journalism and the legal, political and economic aspects of the profession.
Our emphasis on employability means that you’ll be taught by professional journalists about everyday life in the industry. And we’ll introduce you to ways of gaining first-hand experiences in journalism – including work placements through our links with various news organisations as well as freelance opportunities.
The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.
We’re committed to producing highly capable graduates with the strongest possible skillset. From the start, we treat you not just as a student, but as a working journalist, challenging you to produce work to industry standard so you can excel in a newsroom environment.
Source: Edinburgh Napier University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Location
Merchiston Campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
Edinburgh Napier University student reviews
Showing 16 reviews
1st year student
1 year ago
I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things
1st year student
1 year ago
Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer
1st year student
1 year ago
My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.
1st year student
1 year ago
Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that
1st year student
1 year ago
The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Edinburgh Napier University students who took the Journalism course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
low
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
66%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Edinburgh Napier University graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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.
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Edinburgh Napier University on The Student Room.
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