BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Our Journalism BA has been accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) for more than 15 years and has won numerous national awards for excellence (Royal Television Society, Chartered Institute of Journalists, the BBC College of Journalism and the BJTC). At our state-of-the-art studios you will produce top quality journalism content that will rival local and national broadcasters. You will develop the skills needed to equip you for the moment you leave the university and move into the world of professional journalism.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Radio Production and Podcasting, Media Law, Introduction to Journalism, Video Production and Presentation. Year 2: Digital Reporting skills, Newsroom Live, Multimedia News Production, Running a Professional Newsroom. Year 3: Multi-Platform Journalism, Advanced Media Law and Regulation, Major Project in Sports Journalism

Career pathways

Graduates go into print, broadcast and electronic media as reporters, producers and researchers. Support is given in seeking both work placements during study and future employment to boost your career in journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSEs are required: GCSEs English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. 0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT UCAS course code P500.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/d020bf71-c58a-8a53-da56-21c1668f6c07

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