BA (Hons) Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

In 2019 we opened The Workshop, a state-of-the-art TV and radio studio on the BBC South West campus. Our studios enable you to get hands-on experience and guidance in a technical environment, learning from experienced journalists and editors. Our third-year students are paired with a BBC mentor.

Faculty: Literature and Journalism | Duration: Three years full-time and part-time options available | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Serious Skills, Fast News, Journalism in Practice, Making Headlines, Digital Storytelling, Journalism in Context. 2nd Year: Investigative Journalism, The Hustle, Trending Now, The Big Show, Slow Journalism, Pod Sounds. 3rd Year: And Finally…, The Winter Edition, The Newsroom, The Buzz Feeder, Big Show: Season Two.

Career pathways

You can become anything you want to be. Our recent graduates are working with the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Plymouth Live, Reach Plc, plus a wide variety of online providers, PR, and marketing agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels at CCC-BBC; Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM; Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range; T Level - Pass (C and above) - M; GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification; We will accept 2 AS levels in place of one A level but this must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded); Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis and an interview is required

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27). Non-UK rate for undergraduate and foundation degrees from the university fee table. Source

Duration: Three years full-time and part-time options available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/54d60cff-27d1-8ed7-c29d-3afb0fbde253

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