Journalism BA (Hons)

Robert Gordon University

Bachelor degree

48 months

Application deadlines: May 1

Processing time: 30 days

Full-time

Intakes: September, January

International tuition: £12,730

Domestic tuition: £1,820

You will gain considerable practical experience in reporting and production across print, broadcast and electronic platforms. You will learn first-hand from experienced journalists by participating in ‘live’ projects, visiting local broadcasting organisations and listening to guest speakers. You will have the opportunity to experience a day as a journalist; sourcing stories, interviewing, filming and editing your report as part of our dedicated News Days. Throughout this course you will develop specialist and transferable skills all of which are essential for the wider media profession. 1st in Scotland for Assessment and Feedback in Journalism, Publishing & Public Relations - Guardian University Guide 2019

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE

SQA Higher: BBBB to include English. GCE A Level: BCC to include English. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include English at H2. IB Diploma: 28 to include Higher Level English at grade 5.

The critical knowledge base and production, managerial and technical professional skills you will acquire throughout the journalism course will open up opportunities in a wide variety of careers in the communication and media industries within and beyond the journalistic profession. Possible careers range from press, radio, television and online as well as public relations and media management. Previous journalism graduates have secured jobs in print, publishing, broadcast and online journalism and now work for organisations including BBC Xtra, The Surrey Advertiser, Original 106, The Press and Journal, Evening Express. Students with degrees in Journalism are also entering Communications, Sales and Marketing roles including Communications Manager at Gatwick Airport.