BA (Hons) Journalism Studies at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Journalism Studies prepares students for cross-platform journalism, with practical training in print, digital, data journalism, open-source research, photojournalism, investigative journalism, and audio and video production.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Finding and crafting stories to deadline, newsroom-style practical assignments, cross-platform reporting skills and a Work Experience module. Teaching is through lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations, with live reporting assignments and guest lectures from journalists and editors.

Career pathways

News reporting, sports journalism and sports media, social media and digital content creation, broadcast journalism, podcast production, multimedia storytelling, and communications and media production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Entry into Year 2 may be possible depending on HNC/HND course. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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