University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Journalism with Foundation Year
School of Coding Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£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 · 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
Train like a professional journalist in industry-standard studios and media suites. Whether you're drawn to news, sport, or digital content creation, our hands-on journalism course gives you the tools, tech and confidence to tell stories that matter.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts35%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,500
3 years on
£19,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations25%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations15%
Administrative occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%
Secretarial and related occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support98%
Well organised93%
Learning resources87%
Student community83%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — lo…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Would do it again
The course has exceeded my expectations. 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 — good transport links…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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