BA (Hons) Journalism at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

Robert Gordon University offers an intensive and practical BA (Hons) Journalism degree that will equip you with the key skills needed for a rewarding career in Journalism or related industries. Our multimedia course provides you with critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills for working in this fast-paced environment. The course has an emphasis on practical learning with a grounding in the theoretical aspects of journalistic practice.

Faculty: Gray's School of Art | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop skills in the basics of news writing and reporting for newspapers, digital platforms and in broadcasting. You will develop an awareness of legal and institutional frameworks within which journalists operate and you will also be introduced to a range of theoretical concepts relating to the media industries and visual culture. You will build upon your news gathering, editing and production skills in the areas of audio journalism, feature writing and magazine journalism.

Career pathways

Journalism is a powerful industry and a rewarding career choice. People are increasingly seeking information and inspiration from the media, which creates a demand for multimedia journalists who have critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills.

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include English at grade B. GCE A Level: BCC to include English. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English at H2. IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level English at grade 5. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC to include English at B Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result. Advanced Entry Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. UCAS code: P500.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-journalism#apply

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