Course Summary

This course gives you the knowledge, skills and networks to pursue an exciting career in the multimedia world of journalism. Taught by staff with academic expertise and professional experience in journalism, you’ll receive training in TV, radio and digital production, alongside theoretical study. You’ll learn how to spot and investigate a story, then write, produce, record and edit your own stories in our industry-standard studios, editing rooms and media suites. You’ll explore ethical issues, the role of journalism in society and choose modules on topics ranging from documentary to citizen media. You’ll complete a work placement to gain experience and put your skills into practice. You can also get involved in Leeds University Union’s (LUU) award-winning student media societies. You can transfer to our BA Journalism and Media degree in later years, allowing you to study journalism into the broader context of media and communication and choose from a wider range of options.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Broadcast Journalism Training Council

How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: PJ59

Institution code: L23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers

Offers are made on an individual basis- typically a Pass with 60 credits overall including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be at Distinction and 15 at Merit level.

If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.

16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level.

Or AAAABB if awarded pre-2017.


European Baccalaureate: 80% overall. We typically receive a high number of applications for this course. To ensure we treat all applications fairly, we may put your application on hold until after the UCAS deadline before making a final decision. All applications received before the UCAS deadline are guaranteed equal consideration. For further information visit our course page. This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/i074/journalism-ba

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 With no less than 6.5 in all any component.

If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this course, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

See alternative English language qualifications we accept.

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/projectleeds/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 80%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

Provider information

Woodhouse Lane
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Leeds
LS2 9JT

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