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Journalism at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Nottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Get ready to embark on an exciting journalist journey. The BA Journalism course is all about sparking your curiosity and empowering you to be a storyteller. We'll teach you how to gather news, write, produce videos and audio, and adapt your stories for various platforms like online, social media, and print. It's not just about journalism – it's a pathway to careers in PR, campaigning, marketing, and more. You'll dive into media law, government workings, ethics, and global issues. Plus, you’ll sit NCTJ exams, meaning you'll earn the industry's gold standard qualification alongside your journalism degree. Fees for the first attempt at these exams are included in your course costs. It's a unique opportunity to make your mark in the world of journalism! Why study Journalism at NTU?

  • NTU is 7th in the UK for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).
  • 93% of Journalism students are positive about the academic support on their course (NSS 2023).
  • Specialise with optional modules including, sports, news, fashion, photography, podcasting or celebrity journalism
  • You'll be training in our industry standard facilities within the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism.
  • 50% practical, 50% theory - you'll back up your practical skills with theory and knowledge of best practice, media law and shorthand.
Industry Recognition: NCTJ-accredited course Courses accredited by the NCTJ teach the Diploma in Journalism, a key qualification in the industry which editors look for when hiring trainee journalists. Having the diploma qualification under your belt sets you apart from the rest and shows you have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to succeed in the newsroom. Some editors may not even consider an applicant if they haven’t achieved the diploma, so why close off those opportunities? The diploma will equip you with up-to-date skills in digital developments, social media, video, media law, ethics and much more.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Journalism and Society, Introduction to Journalism Practice, International Exchange, The Journalism Project, Magazine Journalism, Introduction to PR and Communications, Podcasting. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/ba-hons-journalism

Assessment method

Each module is assessed separately and involves practical assessments such as essays, project work, competency portfolios, placements, presentations and skills assessments. You’ll also be assessed through formal examinations and class tests. Over the three years, you’ll gradually increase your study skills, production and presentation techniques.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The National Council for the Training of Journalists

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

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:
P502
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2025 are £9535 .The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Journalism at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS