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BA (Hons) Journalism

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree in London. This course offers a lively an…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
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Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree in London. This course offers a lively and professional introduction to the practices and ideas of journalism, designed for those who want to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. You will cover breaking news in a state-of-the-art newsroom, develop a range of writing skills for multimedia journalism, and learn video, audio and mobile techniques taught by respected practitioners. The course is available for full-time and part-time study, with a typical duration of three years for full-time students. You will have the chance to visit newspapers and TV studios, and hear from well-known industry speakers. By combining practical techniques for gathering and telling stories with academic skills in analysis and argument, you will graduate with a strong portfolio ready to enter the media marketplace.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Audio and Video Techniques15 Credits
Communication and image15 Credits
Digital Skills15 Credits
Digital Storytelling15 Credits
History of Journalism in Context15 Credits
Journalism: Perspectives and Ideas15 Credits
Reporting: News and Features15 Credits
Writing and Research Skills15 Credits

Year 2

Journalism Industry Experience15 Credits
Journalism: Public Interest and Power15 Credits
Media Law and Ethics15 Credits
Newsroom Production: Employability15 Credits
Newsroom Production: Holloway Express15 Credits
Radio News and Podcasting15 Credits
Video and Television Production15 Credits
Digital Project Management15 Credits
Documentary Photography15 Credits
Graphical Communications15 Credits
Podcast Production and Sonic Branding15 Credits
Popular Music: History and Culture15 Credits
Styling and Journalism15 Credits
Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting15 Credits

Year 3

Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Audio15 Credits
Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Video15 Credits
Creating Packages15 Credits
Creative Practice Dissertation Project15 Credits
Creative Research Dissertation Project15 Credits
Magazine Branding15 Credits
Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism15 Credits
Audio Plug-in Coding15 Credits
Digital Video Post Production15 Credits
Documentary Filmmaking15 Credits
Fashion Writing and Reporting15 Credits
Film and TV: Industry and Politics15 Credits
Media Industry Careers15 Credits
Media for Change15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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