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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P3L2
Journalism
York St John UniversityYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain studio and on-location experience. Prepare for a career in journalism. Our British Journalism Teaching Council (BJTC) accredited course will teach you to write for any news platform. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Journalism Fundamentals and Practice
News Writing and Reporting
Digital Media Production
Radio and Podcast Production
Television Production and Editing
Media Law and Ethics
Journalism History and Theory
Professional Placement and Industry Experience
UCAS Code:P3L2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £18,000 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
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▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
4%Studying
4%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
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
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
96%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
89%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About York St John University
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