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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500
Journalism
Plymouth Marjon UniversityPlymouth, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you interested in becoming a versatile content creator and storyteller, reaching audiences across all media forms and learning from the best in the business? On our Journalism degree, you’ll enjoy working right on the BBC campus in Plymouth at our awesome broadcast facility, The Workshop, giving you incredible opportunities to network with and support one of the largest regional BBC centres in the country. You will make video content for Youtube, TV or social media in our brand new studio, or using our infinity green screen; you can also record and produce video and audio podcasts in ou... 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 a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
News Reporting and Feature Writing
Broadcast Journalism Production
Digital Content Creation
Audio and Podcast Production
Investigative Journalism and Research Methods
Multimedia Journalism Practice
Professional Portfolio and Industry Placement
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC - BBC Excluding General Studies |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Fees UK students: £9,790 per annum This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course. Funding available for this course Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options. Learn more
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £19,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £23,000 | £29,500 |
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▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
94%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Plymouth Marjon University
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