Our International Journalism Foundation Entry Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
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.
- 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.
- Journalism is taught in the newsroom more often than the classroom. You get realistic industry experience in our state-of-the-art facilities and on optional work placements.
A day in the life of a Journalism student
What you’ll do
- Working journalists bring up-to-the-minute expertise as guest lecturers. These contacts help you prepare for the latest challenges and to find work placements and jobs.
- Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
- Secure work placements in the UK and overseas. You can do all or part of Year 2 in another country – there’s a wide range of exchange programmes available, to dozens of countries.
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Visit us this autumn
Discover our facilities, explore campus and talk to academic staff and students about the courses you want to study at one of our autumn Open Days.
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Future careers
Journalism at the University has an excellent record for employability. Our graduates work in journalism and media industries around the world.
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.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Care 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.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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Our Foundation Year Bursary Scheme is for students starting a 4 or 5 year Undergraduate Degree programme.
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This course is based in the School of Arts and Media
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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