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BA (Hons) Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

From the start of your time at Edinburgh Napier we treat you as a working journalist, challenging you to work on real news stories and build an understanding of how audiences consume news. Our course provides you with a practical grounding in multi-platform journalism, introducing you to a wide range of formats and techniques.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry. Scottish Higher: standard ABBB including English or Media Studies. minimum offer BBCC including English or Media Studies. A Level: BBC including English or Media Studies. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English (Media not offered). BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English or Media Studies. BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English or Media Studies. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English (Media not offered). T Level: Grade Merit T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English or Media Studies may be required. Please contact [email protected] to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. UCAS code: P500.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,220 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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