University of Leicester

Journalism BA

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Our BA in Journalism focuses on the core skills which produce good journalism on all news platforms. This is for you if you are excited by the possibilities journalism offers in the digital world and you want to learn and practice core journalistic skills and techniques, as well as critically engage with recent developments in the global news industry. Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field.

We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*. Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media.

You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing. Our course emphasises four key areas: You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it. Alongside developing skills, you will also investigate the context and controversies which make journalism so interesting, relevant and crucial to society and democracy.

Our course is a strong blend of practical, academic and professional education, designed to produce students who can produce industry standard journalism, reflect on their practice and that of others and carry out useful and informative industrial placements. In short, you will learn to think like a journalist. Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently.

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Key highlights

  • Multi-platform training across broadcast, digital, multimedia and print journalism
  • Thorough grounding in news-gathering and interviewing skills
  • Strongly encouraged industry placements with professional news organisations
  • Critical study of journalism's controversies and role in democracy
  • Department at the forefront of media research since 1966
  • Blend of practical, academic and professional education in group and individual teaching

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A/AS-levels: BBB.
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM T-Levels : Merit or above, Humanities subjects preferred.
  • T-level: Merit — or above, Humanities subjects p

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • News reporter
  • Broadcast journalist
  • Digital content producer
  • Multimedia journalist
  • Sub-editor
  • Press officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £20,200

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 Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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