Study BA (Honours) Journalism with Placement Year at University of Roehampton in the UK,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Whether you want to work as a journalist, learn about the world of media or become an effective communicator in another industry, our all-encompassing BA Journalism will provide you with a springboard to success as a storyteller and content producer.The Roehampton programme is tailored to prepare you for the modern media industry. From the basics of news reporting and the emergence of new media to the production of magazines and multimedia packages, our degree offers hands-on, practical modules that focus on the skills employers want.You will study the British media industry, examine the history of leading newspapers, and analyse the differences between broadsheets and tabloids. In doing so, you will determine how journalism helps shape public opinion and popular culture, and will learn about the political, economic and legal context in which journalists produce their work.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,950.00 (US$ 21,890) per year

Accommodation - (Room type)Premium plus ensuite (Chadwick) - 231.00 Per week. Full Time Annual Fees - 15750; Placement Year Fee - 998

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,628.00 (US$ 22,765) per year

Accommodation - (Room type)Premium plus ensuite (Chadwick) - 231.00 Per week. Full Time Annual Fees - 15750; Placement Year Fee - 998

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

An A-Level in a Humanities-related subject is preferred, but not essential.Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)We welcome applicants to study with us at University of Roehampton with T Levels. T Levels are a new award that are equivalent to three A-levels.We'll accept T Levels for entry onto our undergraduate degree courses (including our extended courses with a foundation year) and our Degree Apprenticeships.IELTS Academic-6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each componentRoehampton English Language Test-Mapped to IELTs scores, please refer to IELTS Academic aboveTOEFL IBT-Undergraduate degrees - 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in SpeakingGCSEGrade C or above in English Language or 4 in the GCSE 1–9 grading scaleInternational BaccalaureateSL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Language A - first language) or SL grade 6 or HL grade 5 (Language B – language acquisition)Cambridge Proficiency Certificate – 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.