BA (Hons) Journalism – University of Lancashire
Our journalism course is practical, industry-focused, and highly respected. You’ll follow in the footsteps of more than 60 years of journalism graduates who continue to lead the way in traditional news and current affairs to PR, communications and the wider media industry.
BA (Hons) Journalism is designed to put you ahead in this competitive industry.
This degree is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). The NCTJ is the UK’s leading professional body for the training of qualified and trusted journalists. This means alongside your degree, your fees will also cover the teaching and assessment needed to complete the NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
You’ll learn all the industry-essential broadcast, digital and traditional reporting skills as well as law for journalists and political reporting in relation to local and national government.
Work experience and employability is embedded into this degree. Our annual careers experience event (cJAM) provides an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals from around the UK.
In your final year, you choose modules that best reflect your individual interests and career aspirations. Whether that is documentaries and podcasts, or digital projects and magazine brand creation.
Within our industry-standard newsrooms and broadcast studios, BA (Hons) Journalism students are reporters from day one. You’ll learn and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to put you ahead of the crowd. We’ll encourage, support and guide you all the way, ensuring you fulfill your unique potential.
Why study with us
- 1st in the North West for teaching quality – Guardian University Guide (Journalism) 2024
- 2nd in the UK for career prospects – Guardian University Guide (Journalism) 2024
- Top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects – outcomes – Complete University Guide (Communication and Media Studies) 2025
- Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction – Complete University Guide (Communication and Media Studies) 2025
NCTJ elective modules offered:
- Shorthand for journalists
- Media law court reporting
- Public affairs for journalists
- Broadcast journalism (TV and Radio)
- Practical magazine journalism
- Video journalism for digital platforms
- Editing skills for journalists
- TV journalism
- Radio journalism
Job destinations of recent graduates include:
- Newsquest
- BBC local radio
- Reach PLC
- BBC Newsround
- The Bolton News
- ITV News
- TV Choice
- Liverpool Echo
- Isle of Man Newspapers
- SWNS (South West News Service)
- Blackpool Gazette
I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying journalism at UCLan and learnt such a broad range of skills. Since the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism is integrated into the degree, UCLan provided me with everything I needed to gain my diploma, including having 100 words a minute shorthand. The tutors were so knowledgeable about the industry, having worked for various papers and broadcasters through their careers. This also meant that there were connections in all areas of the industry, providing students with great work experience opportunities.Abigail Beaney, multimedia reporter, Lancashire Telegraph
