/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2025
Entry tariff:
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
PQ53
PQ54 (If choosing Foundation Year)
On-Campus Taster Day
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Dive into the world of literature and journalism while developing valuable professional skills. This course will teach you how to read critically, write persuasively, and create content that makes an impact.
Did you know?
Roehampton has been ranked 5th best in London for English (The Guardian League Table 2024).
1st in London for Learning Resources in English Literature (National Student Survey 2024).
Our Journalism programme is accredited by the industry professional body The Professional Publishers Association (PPA)!
Top 3 modern university in London
(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).
Skills
Skilling our students for success
Graduate with a broad, transferable range of creative, analytical, and professional skills. This incorporates:
- Being a critical reader of texts and refining your professional reading, editing, and writing skills.
- Developing skills in research and analysis, problem-solving, digital content creation, and independent study.
- Producing features, podcasts and magazines, alongside industry professionals.
This degree prepares you for a variety of roles, where you’ll think critically, communicate complex ideas clearly, and engage with diverse audiences—skills that are increasingly valuable in today’s workplace, especially in the age of AI, which demands creative and critical thinkers.
Want to produce your own zine, podcast, or digital portfolio? You’re in the right place. At Roehampton, you’ll start creating content early on, with expert guidance from professionals. You’ll produce podcasts, features, and, in your final year, a digital magazine or website. One of our previous student-produced magazines even won the prestigious FIPP Rising Star in Media award, beating student magazines from across the globe.
Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by award-winning magazine editors closely linked to the programme.
Learning
We offer a variety of student-centered teaching methods to suit your learning style.
Join us on our beautiful campus and dive into an inclusive curriculum designed to inspire.
- Experience hands-on, engaging learning that prepares you for a successful career:
- Learn about the exciting world of literature.
Master the art of delivering compelling stories, utilising industry-standard digital tools. - In your final year, you will develop a multimedia magazine or create an audio-visual web project.
Learn through:
- Hands-on workshops, with professionals
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Skills sessions
- Assessment support sessions
- On-site tutorials
Why did our past students study BA English Literature and BA Journalism at the University of Roehampton?
“The reason why I chose to study English literature specifically at Roehampton was down to the teaching staff I met at the time and also the positive feedback I got on open days from other students. The best thing about studying at Roehampton was the support I had from amazing lecturers. Everyone was so approachable and I never felt that I couldn’t just go and knock on a door for help.” - Saara Ismail Mahomed, BA English Literature
“I knew the standard of teaching was very high. The principal reason I chose Roehampton over other London universities […] was that the programme and its component modules sounded infinitely more interesting than programmes and modules offered anywhere else.” - Katherine Farquharson, BA English Literature
"Lecturers are very attentive to what the students need. At the same time, they give you a real sense of what journalism is. In the first year we were assigned to find a public figure to interview. That made a real impact and showed me what the industry would be like." - Vania Caetano Ascensao, Journalism
Assessment
Preparing You for the Future in an Inclusive Learning Environment
You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, all designed to help you develop practical, real-world skills. This includes:
- Close reading exercises
- Reviews and blog posts
- Essays and interviews
- Media content creation, including:
- Features
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Multimedia packages
- Social media content
- Magazines
Career
The creative and journalistic skills you develop are highly valued by employers, opening doors to diverse career opportunities beyond media.
This degree provides:
- The skills and ideas to teach an English curriculum
- Preparation for careers in print, radio, television, online media, or social media influencing
- A strong understanding of storytelling and press releases essential for roles in: Communications and PR for businesses, charities, political parties, and advocacy groups
Potential career paths you could work as:
- Magazine or web writer
- Editor
- Independent content producer
Many graduates with a Journalism focus also work in:
- Communications
- Public affairs
- Media relations
Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:
- Career development events
- Guest industry speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Personalised mentoring and careers support
You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 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.
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
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.
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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