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Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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Course summary

Why study Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • LJMU ranked 14th in the UK for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 95% of students surveyed said academic support was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)
  • One of a handful of courses in the UK accredited by both the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, providing you with the opportunity to leave with an NCTJ Diploma in addition to your degree
  • Practical training in research and writing, digital journalism techniques, social media, broadcast, print and online production
  • Opportunities to broadcast via our Student Union’s award-winning radio station
  • Opportunities for industry placements with media organisations: recent student experiences include reviewing Taylor Swift’s Anfield gig, reporting for Sky and the BBC during the General Election and creating multimedia promotional content for Eurovision in Liverpool
About your course A highly practical programme, the BA (Hons) Journalism is taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. From the first year onwards, you will learn to use our in-house facilities including edit suites, newsrooms and radio studios supported by specialist technicians and expert tutors. Alongside hands-on training you will learn the basics of media law and how public bodies work, as well as considering the role of journalism in today’s world. We’ll also look at the challenges and opportunities AI brings to the industry. Digital journalism is embedded into our course and you will learn to write and produce content for online platforms, podcasts and social media. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are vital in any career, not just journalism. Whether you want to be a feature writer or photojournalist, in your third year you can specialise in an area related to your future career aspirations. Our strong links with local news publishers, television companies and radio stations mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course, and you will be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website. If you would like to see some of the work published by our students, take a look Mersey News Live and Mersey Sports Live. You can also check out the student radio station, Moore Student Radio, which you can sign up to be part of during your time with us. Some of our student radio society members recently interviewed Miley Cyrus during Radio One Big Weekend in Liverpool. Professional Accreditation Accredited by the The National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Both industry accreditations means that the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements. All LJMU journalism students will have the first attempt of their NCTJ assessments paid for by the university (subject to attendance). BAFTA albert Education Partner The Liverpool Screen School is a BAFTA albert Education Partner and proud to be working with albert to arm students with the sustainability knowledge they’ll need when joining the screen industries. BAFTA albert is the leading screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. We acknowledge that all students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a range of assessment methods. These include: essays, projects, portfolios of work, exams, reports, group and individual presentations, and dissertations. Much of the work is journalism based and supported by academic essays and presentations. Assessment will be mostly portfolio-based, with some exams in law, shorthand, media regulation and court reporting. Your Major Project/Dissertation will be 15,000 words or equivalent.

Professional bodies

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

  • The National Council for the Training of Journalists
  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council

How to apply

14Jan

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:
P500
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and/or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £17750 Year 1
International £17750 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS