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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500
Journalism
University of LancashirePreston, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Lancashire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course overview On our Journalism degree you’ll focus on producing stories and programmes about the subjects that interest you, using your skills in radio, TV, digital video or magazines. Why study with us - Participate in our annual cJAM event. This is an innovative career event which attracts employers including Sky, BBC, ITV and high- profile Independent Producers like Nine Lives Media. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
Multi-Platform News Production
Radio Journalism and Audio Production
Television Journalism and Production
Digital Journalism and Online Media
Investigative Journalism and Reporting
Magazine and Feature Writing
Journalism Practicum and Work Placement
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ 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
£17,325
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,975
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 Lancashire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,500 | £24,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,500 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £25,500 | £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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
81%Working
4%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
94%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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