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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Journalism with History

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism with History course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Journalism with History course at Ulster University 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.

History
Journalism
SubjectGrade
Government and PoliticsB
HistoryC
English LiteratureD
Media StudiesB
PhotographyB
SubjectGrade
HistoryC
English LiteratureB
Government and PoliticsB
Religious StudiesB
GeographyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: P5V1

Here's what Ulster University says about its Journalism with History course.

Study Journalism with History at Ulster University in the United Kingdom. Journalism is part of the combined campus subject programme at Ulster, Coleraine. It is the only university degree programme in the subject in Northern Ireland and offers students the opportunity to study the theory and practice of journalism in context with determining factors such as law, economics, politics and technology. It is not a professional training programme but delivers a range of relevant practical and professional skills (with the exception of short-hand).

As a major subject programme (four modules per full-time year), Journalism at Ulster is combined with another, minor subject in the Arts (two modules per full-time year) to make up a full degree programme. There is a range of subjects to choose from as your minor (Education, English and History).

In each of the three years of study students take modules to the value of 120 credit points. By taking History as a minor you will develop a critically-informed knowledge of the history of a variety of time periods, themes and geographies. You will develop a critical awareness of historians’ arguments and an ability to construct you own arguments based on the informed use of sources, both primary and secondary.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Coleraine Campus

Location

Coleraine | Coleraine

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• History

• Journalism

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
EU£17,490 per year
International£17,490 per year

Ulster University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)
Overall

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)
Student Union

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)
University life

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)
Finance

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)
Support

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Journalism with History course at Ulster University 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

History
Journalism

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

low

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?

93%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

93%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

97%

high

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

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?

98%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

96%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

83%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

95%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

84%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

94%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

81%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

75%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

77%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

77%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

94%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

94%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

69%

med

How well organised is your course?

54%

low

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?

94%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

54%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

64%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

85%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

81%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

94%

high

Student information

The Journalism with History course at Ulster University 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.

History
Journalism
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female45%Male55%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above100%
Number of students75
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male52%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students185
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Journalism with History - or another course in the same subject area.

History

Graduate statistics

40%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Administrative occupations

20%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Sales occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

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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