Journalism BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at Plymouth Marjon 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.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £20000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £15500 - £20500 | £17000 - £24500 |
All media, journalism and communications courses of Plymouth Marjon University
Salary of all UK Graduates of media, journalism and communications
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in the media, in how opinions are formed, in how stories are told and in giving voice to those with no voice? If so, you could love a career in journalism On our Journalism degree, you’ll enjoy working right on the BBC campus in Plymouth, giving you incredible opportunities to learn from, network with and support one of the largest BBC centres in the country
You’ll have plenty of close involvement with current active journalists, allowing you to learn about the industry from the industry. The Journalism courses run side by side, with each team tackling their relevant subject areas. The set-up replicates a busy news room. You will produce articles for magazines, newspapers and online, as well as developing packages for TV and radio
You’ll gain experience in all types of media; filming, presenting, writing and photography, making you highly employable, not only in journalism or the media but also in marketing or communication disciplines. You will become a highly skilled “people person” adept at understanding what people are interested in, how they might react and what their needs are. You will also of course become an effective and versatile writer and communicator. In the classroom, you’ll study theory such as the legal issues affecting the industry, cross-platform publishing and court reporting.
Why this course at Marjon?
- Opportunity to work right on the BBC campus in the former Broadcasting House, now redeveloped as The Workshop.
- On-campus newsroom packed with all the recording and broadcasting kit currently used by the pros with no charge for equipment hire, and 24 hour access for students.
- Professional software for editing film, magazine, newspaper and online output
- Regular live news days where you get to experience the professional expectations of a busy newsroom across print, radio, the internet and TV
- Gain confidence in newspapers, digital publishing and broadcasting on radio and television
- Opportunity to try out various roles including editing, presenting, producing and news gathering.
- Industry guests from the world of journalism, for example from Match of the Day, The Guardian, ITV and the BBC
- In addition to our second year placement module, we also facilitate regular work experience for our students across the region with recent students benefitting from experience at the BBC, Plymouth Herald and Plymouth Raiders
What might I become?
Graduates have gained employment with the BBC, Channel 4, Twofour Productions (TV production) and a variety of online platforms. They have also gone on to work in the media departments at professional sports clubs, newspapers, magazines, national radio stations and websites, as well as in production, editing, PR and communications and marketing.
Find out more at Open Day
Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Journalism at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and look around our well-equipped Journalism and Media (JAM) Centre. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.
Why study at Marjon?
- First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
- Small, person-focused university with a big personality
- No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
- Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
- No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Journalism BA (Hons) at Plymouth Marjon University
40% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Journalism BA (Hons)
EU | £14500 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
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:
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth Marjon University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University, usually abbreviated to Marjon, is the trading name of the University of St Mark and St John. Based in a single campus several miles north of Plymouth city centre, next to Derriford Hospital, Marjon delivers courses and programs from two faculties: Faculty of Education, and Enterprise & Culture and Faculty of Sport, Health & Wellbeing.
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Student composition of Plymouth Marjon University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth Marjon University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2085
- postgraduates:
- 415
- Total:
- 2500
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