BA (Hons) Journalism at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Report on current events as they unfold on TV, radio, print or online with a career in journalism. This professionally accredited course will develop the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in this dynamic, growing sector.

Faculty: Leeds Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Journalism, Digital Publishing, Reporting, Journalism Practice & Principles, Introduction to Media Law, Broadcast Journalism, Court & Shorthand. Year 2 core modules: Media Law in Context, Writing Features, Digital Newsdays, Futures: Reading the Media, Government & Political Context in the UK, Broadcast Newsdays, Council & Shorthand. Year 3 core modules: Magazine Production, Multiplatform Newsdays, Magazine Newsdays, Professional Practice in Journalism, Journalism Project. Year 3 options include Fashion Communications, Games Journalism & Communications, Photojournalism.

Career pathways

You’ll be primed with the strong practical and multimedia skills demanded in today’s newsrooms. Exciting opportunities in news, digital content creation and digital agencies will be open to you.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language Grade 5 or above and GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above (Grade B (English) and Grade C (Maths) respectively, for those sitting their GCSE before from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 3 are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 5 English Language. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 4 Maths. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Journalism&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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