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Journalism BA (Hons)

Ulster UniversityUnited Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Communication & Media Studies
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

Northern Ireland's only BJTC-accredited Journalism degree - industry-focused, first-class facilities, career-ready graduates.

Entry requirements

A levelsBCC · Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
A levelsBC
BTECDDM · QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile; RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of DMM QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite) Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B or Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC Diploma, National Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3 A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
Irish Leaving Certificate104 UCAS points · 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
Access to HE DiplomaAccess Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course
HNC / HNDMerit · Overall Merit with distinctions in 30 Level 5 credits for entry to Year 1; with an overall Merit may be considered for entry to Year 2; Overall Merit with distinctions in 60 Level 4 credits for entry to Year 1 only

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.

Fees

International students: £17,490

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,490

Start dates

1 September 2026

Application deadline

Friday 7 August 2026

Campus

  • Coleraine, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study in BirminghamWest Midlands

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