BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

You’ll work towards the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) diploma. This is an industry-recognised qualification.

Department: Journalism | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the BA (Hons) Journalism course, you'll learn how to: Write and research news stories and feature articles; Create video and interactive content; Design newspaper, web, and magazine pages; Use the latest digital tools for storytelling on websites and social media. You’ll also study how journalism has developed over time, along with the key principles and ethics that guide it. You'll learn from professional journalists who've worked for The Mirror, Grazia, Private Eye, and more.

Career pathways

This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, public relations, and digital media. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: Sky News; The Guardian; The Daily Mirror; BBC; Reach; JPIMedia; Newsquest.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. These may include A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/ba-hons-journalism#apply

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