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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P502
Journalism
University of BrightonBrighton, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Brighton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A Brighton Journalism degree prepares you for diverse careers in online, newspaper, magazine, radio and television journalism as well as public relations and media management. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and hands-on experiences with live newsfeeds and field reporting opportunities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and le... International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
News Writing and Reporting
Media Law and Ethics
Journalism Skills and Shorthand
Audio and Radio Production
Television and Video Journalism
Digital Media and Online Publishing
Journalism Practice and Newsroom
Contemporary Issues in Media Studies
UCAS Code:P502
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC - BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Must include three subjects at Higher Level, one to be English. |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,250
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — University of Brighton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £22,000 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
100%Working
75%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
68%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
70%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
63%Organisation and management
47%Learning resources
89%Student voice
49%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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