University course Β· real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni Β· part of Careermash
University degree

Journalism

University Centre Peterborough
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

If you want to become a journalist and explore what journalism is and where this fast-paced and exciting industry is heading, this is the perfect course for you.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
112-127 pts30%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support87%
Well organised81%
Learning resources75%
Student community90%
In students' own words
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Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” good tra…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” local cost of …
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University Centre Peterborough's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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