Plymouth Marjon University
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.

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £21000 £18500 £20000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £24000 £15500 - £20500 £17000 - £24500


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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Assessment methods are based on the production of news stories, features and essays and you will be appraised on your performance on work placements.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Journalism, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Journalism BA (Hons)

EU £14500 year 1
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.

See all 5 university rankings of Plymouth Marjon University

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

undergraduates:
2085
postgraduates:
415
Total:
2500
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