Journalism (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Multimedia Journalism Foundation Year Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds core skills before progressing to degree-level study
- Multimedia approach to the practice of journalism
- Develops the skills and knowledge required by working journalists
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MM — BTEC Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 7.5 with no compone…
- T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 7.5 with no component lower than 7.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Multimedia journalist
- Reporter
- Content producer
- Sub-editor
- Broadcast journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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