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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism course at Teesside University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Journalism at Teesside University. Look out for more info soon.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | B |
| Media Studies | D |
| Psychology | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P501
Here's what Teesside University says about its Journalism course.
Available for September or January intakes.
Course overview: Do you see yourself reporting from London Fashion Week or live from Westminster? Do you have a passion for storytelling? Could you be the one to uncover the latest breaking headline? You learn practical and professional skills, growing your confidence to produce journalistic content suitable for TV, radio, magazines, print and social media. You develop your editorial judgement and presentation skills by assembling bulletins, feature and news packages for our unique platform TUXtra. This course has been developed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you graduate ready.
You learn how to shoot and edit video and audio, produce news packages to deadlines, research and interview, create campaigns, project manage and engage with audiences on social media. Develop your practice in a safe and supportive environment, working mainly in our bespoke multimedia newsroom, TV and radio studios. You learn to master all of the latest digital storytelling tools for social media and websites including how to harness AI as a journalist.
You can undertake a short-term on campus placement with Teesside Online – part of Reach PLC, one of the largest media companies in the UK. This provides you with real-world experience and industry contacts and enables you to cultivate new skills and a deeper understanding of the industry and its working practices. We celebrate your successes big and small throughout your course, our annual Journalism Awards are supported by local and national media professionals, offering you the chance to network with crucial industry connections.
Top reasons to study this course:
- Industry relationships: take advantage of our long-standing, established relationships with BBC, Newsquest, Reach PLC and Middlesbrough Football Club. Benefit from supportive voices, specialist expertise, shared wisdom, new ideas, a helping hand or a friendly catch-up, establishing critical relationships that propel you into your creative career.
- Practitioner-informed teaching: the teaching team are experienced journalism practitioners, having worked for local and national organisations across print, broadcast and online journalism.
- Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative journalistic skills.
- Get published: become a practising journalist and publish your stories through TUXtra. Our facilities include two television studios, a radio station and a multimedia newsroom.
- Professional accreditation: this course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This means that you study for your professional (pre-entry) qualifications alongside your degree, with no additional tuition charges.
The NCTJ diploma is a prestigious vocational qualification that is widely recognised and highly valued by journalism employers. Candidates are expected to enter all the NCTJ’s mandatory exams in reporting, essential public affairs, essential media law, court reporting and shorthand, and to complete the multimedia portfolio.
Take advantage of our Creative UK membership and help futureproof your career, with networking events, a resource hub to support professional development, and bespoke workshops in partnership with industry leaders and mentors. Sign up for free student membership to get opportunities, events and newsletters sent directly to your inbox.
After the course: A degree in journalism offers a well-established entry point into one of the most challenging and exciting careers. Graduates from this course have secured successful careers with BBC, ITN News, Sky Sports News, Reach PLC and Newsquest.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Journalism at Teesside University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Media and Communications
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
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Teesside University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside 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 Teesside 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
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
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?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
89%
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Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
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?
93%
high
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
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?
73%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Journalism course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Teesside University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Media Professionals
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Media Professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£21.7k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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.
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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