BA (Hons) Journalism

We don’t just teach journalism - we practise it. At the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll gain experience using the same facilities, tools, and workflows as professional journalists in the industry. 

You’ll work across: 

• A fully equipped TV studio with broadcast cameras, green screen and virtual sets 
• A professional radio studio with live broadcast and podcasting functionality 
• Edit suites with industry - standard audio and video production software 
• Video journalism kits for field reporting 
• A digital newsroom environment for publishing online and social - first content 
• Access to real - world news feeds from Independent Radio News (IRN) 
• Adobe Creative Cloud tools including Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects 

All of this is supported by our experienced academic team - many of whom are former journalists - plus technical specialists who are on hand to help you get the most out of the equipment. 

You'll be based in Wolverhampton, at the heart of a dynamic region full of untold stories. With local news outlets, sports teams, and vibrant communities on your doorstep, you’ll have plenty of material to work with as you develop your voice and build your journalistic identity. 

By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the editorial, technical and creative skills to work across multiple media platforms. You’ll develop: 

• News judgement and editorial decision - making 
• Writing, reporting and editing for digital and print 
• Interviewing, research and fact - checking skills 
• Video and audio production using industry tools 
• Social media content creation and distribution strategies 
• Mobile journalism and field reporting techniques 
• Studio presenting and scriptwriting for broadcast 
• Inclusive storytelling and audience engagement 
• Entrepreneurial thinking and content brand development 
• Resilience, time management and deadline - driven workflow 
• Critical awareness of journalism’s social impact and sustainability 

With a strong portfolio, real-world experience and technical confidence, you’ll graduate ready to enter a newsroom - or launch your own platform. 

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology - grade M
• QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) Level 5 and Level 6

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted to attend an interview. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference.

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

 

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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