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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500
Journalism
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£16,980Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Robert Gordon University offers an intensive and practical BA (Hons) Journalism degree that will equip you with the key skills needed for a rewarding career in Journalism or related industries. Our multimedia course provides you with critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and production skills for working in this fast-paced environment. The course has an emphasis on practical learning with a grounding in the theoretical aspects of journalistic practice. International tuition fees are £16,980 per year, home/UK fees are £6,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
How news is sourced
Regulated
Produced
Consumed
Examine the effects of this on different audiences
Developing transferable skills which are essential for the wider media profession
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC To include English. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points To include English at Higher Level grade 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,980
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,920
Home Student Fee
£6,250
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 — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £23,000 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £27,000 | £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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
80%Learning opportunities
71%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
65%Learning resources
83%Student voice
60%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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