BA (Hons) Journalism at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree in London. You’ll learn how to survive in a rapidly changing industry, cover breaking news in our state-of-the-art newsroom and develop a range of journalistic writing for different media channels and genres. Our Journalism BA is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), which allows students to gain access to exclusive membership benefits, further enhancing their professional development opportunities.

Faculty: School of Computing and Digital Media | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Audio and Video Techniques, Communication and image, Digital Skills, Digital Storytelling, History of Journalism in Context, Journalism: Perspectives and Ideas, Reporting: News and Features, Writing and Research Skills. Year 2: Journalism Industry Experience, Journalism: Public Interest and Power, Media Law and Ethics, Newsroom Production: Employability, Newsroom Production: Holloway Express, Radio News and Podcasting, Video and Television Production, Digital Project Management, Documentary Photography, Graphical Communications, Podcast Production and Sonic Branding, Popular Music: History and Culture, Styling and Journalism, Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting. Year 3: Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Audio, Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Video, Creating Packages, Creative Practice Dissertation Project, Creative Research Dissertation Project, Magazine Branding, Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism, Audio Plug-in Coding, Digital Video Post Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Fashion Writing and Reporting, Film and TV: Industry and Politics, Media Industry Careers, Media for Change.

Career pathways

Journalism graduates have gone on to work in TV, radio, print and online media all around the globe. From the Sunday People to the Independent, the New Statesman to Correos of Venezuela, TalkSport radio to Swedish TV, our graduates are making their mark.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Advanced Diploma) English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis. If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Journalism (including foundation year) BA (Hons). These requirements may be varied in individual cases as prospective students will be invited to an interview. Mature students with previous relevant experience are encouraged to apply. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=P502-B

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