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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P500
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Journalism course.
In a world of social media and ‘fake news’, an understanding of journalism is more important than ever. This course will teach you core journalistic techniques and help you develop skills to deliver effective content across multiple platforms. We’ll also explore how the modern global news industry functions.
Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques, as well as critically engage with recent developments in the global news industry.
Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.
Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media.
You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.
Our course emphasises four key areas:
The development of your professional journalism skills across all platforms The study of the concepts and controversies backgrounding and surrounding 21st century journalism Work placements in professional journalism during your studies Entrepreneurial Journalism You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.
Alongside developing skills, you will also investigate the context and controversies which make journalism so interesting, relevant and crucial to society and democracy.
Our course is a strong blend of practical, academic and professional education, designed to produce students who can produce industry standard journalism, reflect on their practice and that of others and carry out useful and informative industrial placements. In short, you will learn to think like a journalist.
Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently. The way we will assess you will foster skills in critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work and of course, practical journalism. We also place great emphasis on helping you to build your skills for the world of work.
*The Complete University Guide 2021
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Media, Communication and Sociology
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
3-4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website
How you will be assessed
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website
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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 Leicester 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
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
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?
82%
med
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?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Leicester. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| English Language and Literature | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Leicester graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Media Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£31k
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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