Journalism BA (Hons)
London Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Journalism courses of London Metropolitan University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media, Journalism and Communications
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Journalism 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 | £26000 | £19500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £30000 | £14000 - £26000 | £18500 - £31500 |
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses of London Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses in the UK
Course Description
Why study this course?
Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree. You’ll learn how to survive in a rapidly changing industry, cover breaking news in our state-of-the-art newsroom and develop a range of journalistic writing for different media channels and genres. You can find out more about what our journalism students get up to by checking out their Tumblr page.
In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 100% of all 2017 graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.
More about this course
This Journalism degree offers a lively and professional introduction to the practices and ideas of journalism. You'll cover breaking news in our newsroom, enjoy exciting news days and develop a range of writing skills for different media outlets and learn video, audio and mobile techniques of a rapidly changing industry, taught by respected practitioners.
You’ll have the chance to visit newspapers, TV studios and the places where news is made. We host a range of well-known speakers, recently including Professor Steve Jones to talk about science in journalism, Gary Younge from the Guardian and Tom Symonds from the BBC to talk about breaking big stories from phone hacking to paedophilia.
Learning to use both the journalist’s techniques for gathering and telling stories and the academic’s skills in analysing and marshalling arguments will leave you with a strong portfolio to enter the marketplace. Join us and find your niche in the rapidly changing media landscape.
You can follow us on Twitter for news and events from alumni, students and staff.
What our students say
“The lecturers who make up the journalism subject area at London Met are a collective source of encouragement, guidance and inspiration. Guest speakers from the industry and trips to places such as Sky News and the BBC will motivate you to dream big – what you learn on the course will give you the tools you need to make those dreams a reality. You will get to make your own television and radio shows, create your own magazines as well as become adept in media law. The journalism subject area has played a major role in my future and it’s because of their guidance that I have my job in journalism.”
Rosie Quigley, graduate
"During my time at London Metropolitan University, I learnt so much about myself and journalism. The amount of first-hand knowledge the tutors have is just amazing and having them as lifelong contacts is invaluable. They were also able to help me at university by providing me with contacts for work experience whilst studying, which was extremely helpful and put me in a really good position after graduation. I completely grew as a person in the three years I studied and became much more confident in myself. The practical skills we learnt at London Met were amazing compared to other universities too, as we took such a very practical approach to the work, which employers love. I owe a lot to London Met."
Hannah Aldwinckle, graduate
"When I go to jobs, they're always surprised that I got all this experience from just being at university."
Third year student
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.
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses of London Metropolitan University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Journalism courses of London Metropolitan University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Journalism BA (Hons) at London Metropolitan University
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Journalism
All Journalism courses of London Metropolitan University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Journalism BA (Hons)
| England UK | £2310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £2310 | |
| Scotland | £2310 | |
| Wales | £2310 | |
| EU | £4400 | |
| International | £4400 | |
| Channel Islands | £4400 | |
| Ireland | £4400 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Average student cost of living in London
| 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:
January 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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of London Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
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About London Metropolitan University
Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.
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Student composition of London Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at London Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9920
- postgraduates:
- 1440
- Total:
- 11360
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