BA (Hons) Journalism with History at Ulster University

Programme overview

Full-time BA (Hons) at Ulster University's Coleraine campus combining Journalism theory and practice with History. Training covers news-gathering, reporting, writing and editing for television, radio, print and online.

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

Study combines journalism practice and theory modules with History modules, with an optional Diploma in Professional Practice or Diploma in International Academic Studies in year three.

Career pathways

Roles include journalist, reporter, researcher, media management, public relations, civil and public service and teaching. Graduates work for BBC and UTV, local radio, newspapers, local and national government and the National Trust.

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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.

Intake: September 2026

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