BA (Hons) Journalism with English at Ulster University

Programme overview

Full-time BA (Hons) at Ulster University's Coleraine campus studying Journalism as a major with English as a minor. Journalism at Ulster is the only degree-level programme in the subject in Northern Ireland.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one combines English literature and theory modules with Introduction to Journalism Practice, Public Affairs Reporting, Platforms and Audiences and Broadcast Storytelling. Year two includes Media Law and Regulation and Video Journalism plus optional English literature modules, and the final year includes a Journalism Dissertation, Programme Production, Journalism Futures and Journalism in Society.

Career pathways

Roles include journalist, reporter, researcher and marketing and communications co-ordinator. Graduates work for the Arts Council, local radio, newspapers and North West News Group. An optional Diploma in Professional Practice (placement) or Diploma in International Academic Studies (study abroad) is available in year three.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BCC; the final grade (C) may be met by a combination of other qualifications. GCSE: general entrance requirements for a first degree apply (Level 2 Essential Skills Communication accepted as equivalent to GCSE English). BTEC/Applied General: DMM (e.g. Distinction Distinction Merit in the 2012 Extended Diploma, Distinction Merit Merit in the 2016 National Extended Diploma). Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS tariff points including at least five subjects (four at higher level), with English at H6 (higher) or O4 (ordinary). Access course (NI/ROI): overall 60% (120-credit course). HND: overall Merit with distinctions in 30 Level 5 credits for Year 1 entry. International applicants: CCC or higher at A-level equivalent; English language minimum Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5.

Intake: September 2026

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