English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies (Non-Specific) at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £20000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £15500 - £23500 | £17500 - £29000 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23160 | £22120 | £26008 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20012 - £26162 | £17131 - £26423 | £20014 - £31679 |
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Course Description
Get practical, professional preparation for a career in journalism with our BA (Hons) English and Journalism with Foundation Year degree course.
The course is housed in the School of English where you will be taught by world-leading academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing and drama. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
The programme focuses on the development of core knowledge and skills for English study and work experience placements on live stories in media environments will teach you how to craft a story in a way that engages the audience.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a thinking journalist with a specialism in news, broadcasting, features, or design. You’ll also be adaptable to the changes that the industry faces. Our graduates have gone on to work for Sky, BBC, Trinity Mirror and a wide range of regional newspapers. Others have scooped prestigious awards at the Midlands Media Awards while still studying.
About foundation courses
This four year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level 3 study, to ensure you are successful on their chosen degree programme. The foundation year helps students to develop skills such as academic writing, referencing and researching, as well as important transferable skills such as project management and team work.
After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree programmes within Birmingham School of Media.
Alongside this you will develop core skills in research, critical analysis, planning and evaluation, creativity and effective communication. Understanding how English is studied in context, developing that knowledge and applying it through a range of assignments and assessments, will provide you with a strong foundation upon which to progress to degree-level study at the School of English.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Studies (Non-Specific)
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of Birmingham City University
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
Q30C
University Rankings
of Birmingham City University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #74
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 18 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
List of 271 Bachelor and Master Courses from Birmingham City University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birmingham City University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £24000 after graduation.
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (15%), Protective service occupations (15%), Information Technology Professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (10%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 83. This means that 83% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Birmingham City University achieved the highest ranking for Social Sciences. It is ranked #601 in (Social Sciences). See all subject rankings for Birmingham City University.
- English and Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Birmingham City University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 127 which is among the
Percentile among all Journalism students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)