/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2025
You'll need:
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
P500
P501
On-Campus Open Day
Saturday 12 July 2025
Your Journalism journey starts here. Become an impactful content creator or a professional journalist. Learn how to tell great stories and how to publish them across a range of media platforms.
Did you know?
This Journalism programme is accredited by the industry professional body The Professional Publishers Association (PPA).
The accreditation ensures that you receive training that meets industry standards. It provides students with the opportunity to link up with the body, whose members publish titles ranging from Vogue and GQ to Heat magazine.
Industry professionals will provide you with hands-on, practical training to develop skills in feature writing, magazine production, social media work, podcasting and video production.
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(Complete University Guide 2025)
Ranked in the top 15% in the world
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
#8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction
National Student Survey 2024
Foundation Year
This course can also be studied with a foundation year (September entry only).
Modules
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This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
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This course offers a foundation year, which takes place at the beginning of your studies. Studying a foundation year will give you academic and practical experience, and a strong introduction to your subject, ensuring you succeed on your undergraduate degree.
30 credits
You will develop your core academic and integrated English language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with key academic skills and concepts, such as referencing methods and awareness of academic integrity and tone. You will apply these skills and knowledge to both broad topics and also your chosen subject pathway.
Teaching and learning
You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.
You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.
You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs.
30 credits
You will develop your research, numeracy and information technology skills. You will investigate the difference between primary and secondary research, conduct your own research project and demonstrate your findings through data analysis. You will also develop your awareness of equality, diversion and inclusion in the UK, through a real-world issue; discrimination in the workplace.
Teaching and learning
You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.
You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.
You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs.
30 credits.
This module invites you to take on the role of a video content creator, building on the skills acquired in Fundamentals of Image Making. You will examine the dynamic world of social media as news, with a particular focus on the theme of "identity." You will explore the impact of distributed media, examining how non-professionals contribute to shaping new media practices through platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
Throughout the module, you will critically engage with the history and implications of self-promotion on social media, analysing its influence on society and the efforts to address its challenges. You will also explore citizen journalism, where social media content plays a pivotal role in reporting on crises and events inaccessible to traditional news outlets.
Teaching and learning
In weekly seminars, you will explore citizen journalist strategies – from video blogging to video editing – for creating engaging media content. Alongside these hands-on activities, you will engage deeply with thought-provoking questions about identity, voice, and representation in the digital age.
By the end of the module, you will have the skills to create compelling video content and a nuanced understanding of the role of social media in shaping our world.
The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour workshop per week. Lectures will provide a critical foundation, introducing key concepts such as identity, social media and citizen journalism, while seminars will focus on hands-on skill development.
There will be an additional 30 minutes of online digital support per week. This will consist of virtual learning tools to extend access to resources through online tutorials, videos, and discussion forums.
Due to the highly technical nature of this module, you will be taught in a computer lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite to support the required software-based learning outcomes.
You will also have access to DSLR cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and a dedicated photography/filming studio, to facilitate practical exercises in media production.
Assessment
This module will be assessed using critical commentary and a self-produced video.
30% - critical commentary, you will explore the module theme ‘identity’. You will critically analyse a piece of video content that engages with the concept of identity.
70% - self-produced video, you will produce a four-minute video as a piece of citizen bases, engaging with the module theme of ‘identity’.
30 credits
In this module, you will critically explore how media representations are constructed and manipulated. You will examine semiotics, framing, and context, understanding how these elements influence perception.
The module will also address the social and cultural impacts of altered imagery, focusing on the concept of authenticity and the ethical considerations of image manipulation, while reflecting on historical perspectives of visual content authenticity.
You will gain practical skills in photography, learning to control key technical aspects like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and colour temperature. You will also explore the use of natural and artificial lighting to create specific moods, alongside composition techniques such as focal length and depth of field to enhance your imagery.
The module also introduces you to Adobe Photoshop, starting with basic tools and non-destructive editing techniques. You will advance to more complex methods like masking and compositing, developing a cohesive photographic project. Finally, you will manage workflows and deadlines, preparing your work for an online portfolio to showcase your skills as both a photographer and an image-maker.
Teaching and learning
The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour workshop per week. Lectures will provide a critical foundation, introducing key concepts such as media practices, and image construction, whilst seminars will focus on hands-on skill development.
There will be an additional 30 minutes of online support per week. This will consist of virtual learning tools to extend access to resources through online tutorials, videos, and discussion forums.
Due to the highly technical nature of this module, you will be taught in a computer lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite to support the required software-based learning outcomes.
You will also have access to DSLR cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and a dedicated photography/filming studio, to facilitate practical exercises in media production.
Assessment
This module will be assessed using a research presentation and a creative online portfolio.
30% - research presentation, you will deliver a 5-minute in class exploring the module of theme of ‘authenticity’. This will involve selecting a visual event from a media-related field and critically analysing how the chosen image(s) engage with the concept of authenticity.
70% - creative online portfolio, you will produce a photographic series that creatively interrogates the notion of ‘authenticity of the image’.
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
Skills
Get industry-ready with a course designed for your future
We're committed to training you to succeed. That’s why a leading industry body, the Professional Publishers Association, has accredited Journalism.
You can shape your degree around your own interests and ambitions, with modules focused on:
- Feature-writing
- Reviewing
- Podcasting
- Working with new media
- Magazine production.
Want to produce your own zine, podcast or digital portfolio? You have come to the right place. Guided by professionals, you will start to create content almost immediately. You will learn to produce videos, podcasts, features, travel, sport and fashion content and reviews. In your final year, you will bring all those skills together to produce a digital magazine or a website. A previous magazine produced by our students won the prestigious FIPP Rising Star in Media award, beating all other student magazines from across the world.
You will be supported by award-winning magazine editors who are linked to the programme via the organisation that accredits the programme to ensure it meets industry standards, the PPA. That’s the body whose members publish almost every top UK magazine ranging from Vogue and GQ to Heat magazine.
Learning
Enjoy hands-on, accessible learning that prepares you for an exciting career.
- Master the art of delivering delivering compelling stories, utilising industry-standard digital tools.
- Specialise in subjects and formats that grab your interest by creating your own multimedia production.
- In your final year, you will develop a multimedia magazine or create an audio-visual web project.
You will be taught by seasoned academics from different parts of the world, each with extensive industry experience at the BBC, Reuters (the world's largest international multimedia news provider), the Financial Times and more. We also bring professional journalists and newsmakers to the campus to participate in workshops, and advise students on their projects and career options.
What I love most about studying Journalism at Roehampton is the creative freedom it offers. It’s a field that allows me to explore my ideas and approach storytelling in unique ways. This freedom has been incredibly empowering and has helped me develop my voice as a journalist.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my degree has been the incredible projects and interviews I’ve undertaken. Some of my favourite experiences include using my role as a student journalist to interview influencers I admire and creating a safe space for interviewees to share their stories. These moments have been incredibly fulfilling. I’ve had the chance to speak with professional athletes, medical professionals, and YouTubers, learning their stories and bringing them to light.
Two things about Roehampton have stood out to me: the state-of-the-art radio studios and the extensive industry experience of my lecturers. [They] have shared countless insights from their professional careers. Their guidance and willingness to answer all questions—even the “silly” ones—have been invaluable.
Roehampton has been instrumental in helping me move closer to my career goals. One highlight was being accepted onto the Royal Television Society Scheme, where I connected with leading industry professionals. It’s opportunities like these that make a huge difference in a competitive field like journalism.
Elaysha Smith, Journalism student
Assessments
Prepare for your future with assessments that mirror real-world challenges and receive guidance from industry professionals.
This includes:
- Learn by doing, creating media content on topics that interest you
- Produce features, podcasts, videos, websites, multimedia packages, social media content, and magazines
Your assessments will focus on producing content relevant to your interests or communities, helping you build a portfolio for success. In addition to content creation, you’ll be assessed on your ability to analyze the impact of journalism and media on different communities and individuals.
Careers
You learn the skills to start long-lasting journalistic careers in fields like travel, fashion, sports, music, film reviewing, and many others.
Whether you want to work in print, radio, television or online media, or become a social media influencer, our BA Journalism will provide you with the skills to pursue a broad range of career options. You could go on to work as a:
- Magazine or web writer
- Editor
- Broadcaster in local, national, or international media
- Independent content producer
Many Journalism graduates are also employed in communications, public affairs and public/media relations. Our alumni have gone on to work for top outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Popsugar, Glamour, National Geographic, CNNMoney, LADBible, Evening Standard, Daily Mirror, and Daily Star.
Understanding what makes a good story and how to craft narratives and press releases is key to the communications efforts of businesses, charities, political parties, and advocacy groups. The creative and journalistic skills developed throughout your degree are highly valued by employers in industries beyond media.
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Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
An A-Level in a Humanities-related subject is preferred, but not essential.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
UK (home) tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £9,535
Foundation Year: £9,535
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
An A-Level in a Humanities-related subject is preferred, but not essential.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
EU and international tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £16,950
Foundation Year: £16,950
International Foundation Pathway: £16,950
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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