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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Journalism (with Foundation Year)
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism (with Foundation Year) course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: J534
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Journalism (with Foundation Year) course.
Course Overview
Our Journalism with Foundation Year Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
Why study with us
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You will take NCTJ examinations, successful completion of which leads to your NCTJ Diploma - a recognised and important kitemark of excellence in journalism training.
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Our partnership with the UK’s largest multimedia publisher,?Reach PLC?means you benefit from a structured, rotating day-release programme, working alongside Journalists at?Lancs Live.
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You’ll create your own unique portfolio of journalism experience by studying a range of specialist, optional modules such as Magazines, Data, Music and Photo Journalism.
What you'll do
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We’re part of the Google News Lab University Network. Access in-person and online training on topics including immersive storytelling, data journalism, trust, and more.
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Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals.?The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
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Learn from a network of regular journalism industry guests and access work placement opportunities.
Accreditations
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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.
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The NCTJ recognised the University of Lancashire 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.
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.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Media
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Multimedia journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Lancashire students who took the Journalism (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
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?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
97%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
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?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Journalism (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Language | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Journalism (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Journalism (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.7k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£27k
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 (with Foundation Year).
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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