International Journalism BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 250 graduates of International Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management 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 | £23000 | £19500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £16000 - £24000 | £18500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26936 | £25004 | £28642 |
25-75 percentile range | £23235 - £30863 | £19406 - £30999 | £21600 - £37048 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
On our BA (Hons) International Journalism degree you’ll learn multimedia reporting skills to help you walk straight into jobs in journalism around the world in print, digital media and broadcast.
Why study with us
- BA (Hons) International Journalism provides a practical training in radio, TV and online journalism on industry standard equipment and software that prepares you to walk into a job in any newsroom.
- Our BA (Hons) International Journalism degree is the only international journalism degree in the UK.
- Our University is the third UK partner in the Google News Labs University Network.
What you'll do
- Our teaching team include ex-journalists with international experience, and you’ll regularly hear from guest lecturers.
- Work experience is an essential part of the course and you’ll be encouraged to gain experience in a range of news organisations, both in the UK and overseas.
- You’ll be encouraged to study part of your course abroad. There is a wide range of exchange programmes available, to dozens of countries, in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.
Future Careers
Journalism has been taught in Preston for nearly 60 years and the course has an excellent employment record. Our graduates are working for news and media organisations all over the world including Beijing, Brussels, London and Dubai.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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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Current jobs
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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 International Journalism BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
25% | Sales occupations |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
9% | Teaching Professionals |
8% | Design occupations |
7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
4% | Caring personal services |
4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
2% | Administrative occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business and Management
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Journalism BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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 University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #70
- #601
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 25 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Sports Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 90% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 115 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 2% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism BA (Hons) | Teesside University | 80% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 105 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 70% | 5% | 25% | £9250 £9250 | £15750 £15750 | 126 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 89% | 20% | 15% | £9250 | £16905 | 128 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism /Journalism (Sport) (top-up) BA (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 85% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £14900 | 118 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £19500 | 130 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism, Media and Communication and Law BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)