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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500
Journalism
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at De Montfort University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Journalists play a vital role in a democracy, and this course offers the opportunity to pursue a career that is not only exciting, but also crucial for informing debate and discussion on a wide range of questions affecting our lives. The course is designed to enable flexibility to allow you to focus on specialist areas of your choice, which include music journalism, lifestyle and sports while also preparing you to challenge the status quo. Throughout the degree, you will be encouraged to focus on core issues of social equality, social justice, protest and marginalised communities in the UK. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
Researching and Interviewing Skills
News Writing and Reporting
Digital Journalism and Web Publishing
Audio and Podcast Production
Video Journalism and Broadcast
Media Law and Regulation
Specialised Journalism Pathways
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
98%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
87%Student voice
97%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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