Journalism, BA (Hons)
At a glance
- Tuition (intl.)
- £19,500/yr
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- September
- IELTS
- 7.5 overall
- PTE
- Verify
- Campus
- Preston Campus
Always verify these on the official university page before applying.
About this course
This NCTJ-accredited degree combines practical journalism training across broadcast, digital and traditional platforms with a professional diploma qualification.
Key benefits
What to verify before applying
- Course-specific entry / academic requirement
- English requirement (IELTS 7.5 overall)
- MOI / PTE acceptance if unclear for your country
- Country-specific requirements (e.g. India board / percentage)
- Intake deadline for September
English Requirement
IELTS
7.5 overall
min 7.5 per band
PTE
Not confirmed
MOI
Case by Case
Intermediate English
Not confirmed
Scholarships
University-level guidance — not confirmed for this specific course.
Country Group A Scholarship 2026/27
£3,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Country Group B Scholarship 2026/27
£2,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Country Group C Scholarship 2026/27
£1,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Excellence Scholarship 2026/27
£3,500 year 1 (then APM>60% for continuation)Merit-based award for international (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught…
Women in STEM Bursary 2026/27
£2,000/yr (£3,500 if Excellence criteria met)Women on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught courses in the School of Engineering and Computing only.…
Partnership Progression (Articulation & Franchise) Scholarship
£2,000/yrInternational (Overseas fee) students who progress to a University of Lancashire Undergraduate or…
INTO and NCUK Partner Scholarships
needs_verificationINTO: applicants from any INTO study centre entering their first or second year of Undergraduate or…
MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 off international fees in Years 1 and 2International students accepted onto the MBBS (Medicine) programme who meet the excellence criteria. (Note:…
Country Specific Bursary 2025/26 (legacy — superseded by Country Groups)
£2,500/yr (£3,500 if Excellence criteria met) — 2025/26International UG/PGT students who are both a national of and resident in a listed country. Excludes MBBS,…
International Bursary 2024/25 & 2025/26 (legacy — superseded by Country Groups)
£1,000/yr (2024/25 & 2025/26)International (Overseas fee) students on qualifying Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes. Excludes…
Careers
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Part-time work is capped at 20 hours/week during term time on a Student visa.