BA (Hons) Journalism and Language Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA Journalism and Language Studies is a three-year joint degree at the Colchester Campus combining practical multimedia journalism training with modern language study. Students create content for radio, television and online platforms while developing fluency in a language.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Essential Journalism, The Journalistic Imagination and Practical Podcasting alongside language modules. Year 2 covers Audio and Video for Broadcast and Online and Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism; the final year includes Advanced Practical Journalism and Journalism and Storytelling, with language study at the appropriate level each year.

Career pathways

Journalism and broadcasting; media and communications; international organisations; translation and language services; public relations and digital media in multilingual environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. Applications are made through UCAS (Essex institution code E70). A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications with UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs depends on subject and units taken. Applicants who miss the requirements, have a non-traditional background or are mature students are still encouraged to apply and are reviewed individually. Contextual offers (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups) are available: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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