Our BA (Hons) Journalism with Media Studies degree course gives you a critical understanding of the media field while providing a grounding in journalism disciplines and techniques.
You'll learn from published media researchers and expert journalists, as well as using professional-grade media analysis and production facilities. You’ll also develop transferable skills you'll be able to use in any profession.
With the option of taking industry placements and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) qualifications, you can tailor your study on this course to fit your ideal journalistic or media career.
Course highlights
Get further professional qualifications by taking National Council for Training Journalists (NCTJ) exams
Refine your practice by learning from published media researchers and journalists with written and broadcast experience in local, regional, national and international journalism
Learn more about the journalism and media industries by meeting visiting professionals from industry bodies – past guests include Dream Team FC, The Times, Novara Media, Sky News, and other local and national news and media outlets
Gain valuable industry experience by taking optional placements throughout your degree
Enhance your teamworking skills by collaborating with other students on other courses within the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
4 years sandwich with work placement
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September 2026
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,
Hampshire Terrace,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
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University House,
Winston Churchill Avenue,
Portsmouth,
PO1 2UP, Southern England, United Kingdom
A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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