BA (Hons) Journalism and Content Creation at Solent University

Programme overview

If you're ready to shape the future of media, report with integrity, and make your voice heard in a rapidly evolving landscape, this mobile-first journalism and content creation course is for you. This BA (Hons) Journalism and Content Creation programme is a bold step forward, recognising that the future of media lives right in the palm of your hand. Digital skills have not just been added as an afterthought - the curriculum is mobile-first and social-native from the ground up.

Faculty: English and journalism | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Visual Communication and Design, Mobile First Journalism, The YouTube Formula, The Content Consultancy, News on the Move, Serial Storytelling, The Business of the Creator Economy, The Innovation Lab, On Air, The Professional Lens. Optional modules include Data Journalism and Visualisation, Social Currency, The Media Event, The Professional Launchpad.

Career pathways

You'll graduate ready to be a leading voice in mobile journalism and digital storytelling, be able to create impactful content that informs and engages online communities, be a force for truth and positive change in a complex world, and be ready to redefine journalism for the mobile age.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. All applicants will be invited for interview. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,508 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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