BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A multiplatform journalism degree developing practical skills across writing, television, radio, photography, online journalism and social media, with industry-style production news days, media law and court reporting training and a minimum of 15 days of industry work placement.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: Journalism | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Content Creation: Broadcasting, Publishing and Streaming, Content Creation: Storytelling Tools, Journalism, Power and Responsibility, Features for Online Platforms, Media and Public Relations, Newsroom Essentials, Emerging Technology in News Reporting, Newsroom Leadership and The Independent Journalist major project, alongside Ways of Seeing, Being and Working.

Career pathways

Multimedia journalist, news reporter or correspondent, broadcast producer (TV/radio), podcast creator or host, video or mobile journalist, social media editor, content creator, communications or PR officer, investigative roles.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core; UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production and Technology grade M; QQI Level 5 and Level 6. Applicants meeting the requirements may be shortlisted for interview and must provide a satisfactory reference. Applicants should have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants with work experience are considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027

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

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