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BA Journalism, Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Study in Cardiff’s vibrant media hub and political centre, with strong industry partnerships including BBC Wales and Media Wales and links to Senedd Cymru, EU and NATO. UCAS code J324.

Faculty: School of Journalism, Media and Culture  |  Department: School of Journalism, Media and Culture  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 3-year, full-time programme. You’ll study 120 credits per year, 60 in journalism and communications and 60 in politics and international relations. All modules are 20-credits.In your final year, you’ll study 6 modules, choosing from a range of optional modules in journalism, communications, politics and international relations.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC. International Baccalaureate 32-30 overall or 655-554 in 3 HL subjects. English language (IELTS academic): At least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each subskill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Home-status year-one tuition fee; may rise if the government fee cap changes Source

International applicants: GBP 25,450 a year (2027/28). Overseas-status year-one tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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