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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | D |
| History | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Government and Politics | C |
| English Language and Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P3L2
Here's what York St John University says about its Journalism course.
Tell important stories. Gain studio and on-location experience. Prepare for a career in journalism.
Our British Journalism Teaching Council (BJTC) accredited course will teach you to write for any news platform. But you will not stop there. We will encourage you to think about the future of journalism. Thinking about how it might change, you will learn to adapt to new ways media is consumed. You will learn the digital skills needed to succeed and an understanding of media law, ethics and public affairs.
This course gives you the knowledge, practical skills and experience to succeed as a journalist. You will learn by telling the stories you care about, using both traditional and digital platforms. You will focus on developing your technical abilities by creating:
TV programmes Radio shows Podcasts Magazines Online content Websites. Take part in live productions and Newsdays where you will work as a team to create content and turn the material around to deadlines. It's your chance to experience the industry and apply your knowledge.
Alongside this practical learning, we will teach you about the laws, regulations and ethics that relate to media and journalism. You will also explore the history and theory of media. This knowledge will help you blend theory with practice and become a better journalist.
You will complete 15 days of media work experience. This will help you to apply your learning and build a professional network of contacts. Other opportunities to gain industry experience include:
Writing for The Yorkie, our news website Getting involved with our Students' Union radio station Working with digital media agency, York Mix, to publish your stories online Working on live projects with external clients such as BBC Radio and Aesthetica magazine. You will have access to our dedicated newsroom, TV and radio studios, specialist software and editing suites. We also have cameras and sound equipment for location recording that you can use. We will give you all the equipment you need to tell the stories that matter to you.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Media and Communications
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include.
Year 1: Writing News and Features Journalism: Sound and Vision Researching Media Industries Media Contexts and Debates Writing for Digital News Media Media Law
Level 2: Radio Newsdays Magazine Production PR and Communications TV Newsdays Journalism and Society
Level 3: Final Project Research Project Journalism Work Placement Multimedia Newsroom Practice
How you will be assessed
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John 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 York St John 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?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
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?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
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?
86%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
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?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.4k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£24.1k
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
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