BA Journalism Studies with Foundation Year

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How to apply

To study this course you will need to apply through UCAS.

UCAS code: P501

Check the eligibility and entry criteria for our courses.

Foundation year

The foundation year of the programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to BA Journalism Studies.

The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

Programme details

Modules

Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Learning and teaching methods

During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

Lectures and seminars
Problem solving classes
Field studies
Independent study
Skills and subject-based tutorials
Group work
On-line activities
Revision workshops
Laboratory sessions

Programme length

Foundation Year: One year full-time within the Department for Lifelong Learning.

Levels 1-3: Three years full-time within the School of Journalism, Media and Communication.

Progression to the School of Journalism, Media and Communication

Students will progress to the School of Journalism, Media and Communication after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds which differ across courses and departments. These will be discussed with applicants at interview. These thresholds can also be found by searching for the relevant degree course within the University's Programme Regulations Finder and viewing information relating to 'Year 0'.

Undergraduate

Journalism Studies BA

2025-26

/ September start

A Levels ABB

UCAS code P500

3 years

/ Full-time

Accredited

Practice journalism for real with your own patch in the city. Each day will present you with a new challenge: you could be on location filming for a breaking TV news story, heading to the courtroom to hunt down details of a criminal prosecution, or interviewing a sports star for an Instagram reel.

Department for Lifelong Learning