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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500

Journalism, Media and Culture

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Culture provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree combines the practice of journalism with a rigorous theoretical exploration of communication processes in society. You will graduate with highly developed multimedia journalistic skills and an excellent understanding of the role of media and culture in society. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Journalism Practice and Ethics
Media Theory and Society
Digital Journalism and Multimedia
Cultural Studies and Representation
News Reporting and Investigation
Communication and Mass Media
Media Industries and Institutions
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Culture
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,000
5 years£26,500£34,000£43,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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.

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Journalism, Media and Culture as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
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