On our BA (Hons) International Journalism degree you’ll learn multimedia reporting skills to help you walk straight into jobs in journalism around the world in print, digital media and broadcast.
Why study with us
- 2ndin the North West for graduate prospects (outcomes)Complete University Guide (Communication & Media Studies)
2024 - Top
5in the UK for overall positivityNational Student Survey (Journalism) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023 - Top
5in the UK for academic supportNational Student Survey (Journalism) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023
- International Journalism provides practical training in radio, TV and online journalism on industry standard equipment and software that prepares you to walk into a job in any newsroom.
- Our BA (Hons) International Journalism degree is the only international journalism degree in the UK.
- Our University is the third UK partner in the Google News Labs University Network.
What you'll do
- Our teaching team include ex-journalists with international experience, and you’ll regularly hear from guest lecturers.
- Work experience is an essential part of the course and you’ll be encouraged to gain experience in a range of news organisations, both in the UK and overseas.
- You’ll be encouraged to study part of your course abroad. There is a wide range of exchange programmes available, to dozens of countries, in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.
A day in the life of a Journalism student
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by October 2023.
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Future careers
Journalism has been taught in Preston for nearly 60 years and the course has an excellent employment record. Our graduates are working for news and media organisations all over the world including Beijing, Brussels, London and Dubai.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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The Royal Television Society Bursary
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is offering a Bursary Award to talented students from lower-income backgrounds with an interest in pursuing a career in television.
Find out more about The Royal Television Society BursaryCare Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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This course is based in the School of Arts and Media
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