Course information
Typical offer BBB
UK fee £9,535
UCAS code P510
International fee £19,700
Institute code L34
Taught by Media and Communication
7th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (The Times Good University Guide 2025)
Top 15 in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
Ranked in the top 20 for subjects aligned to Media and Communication for ‘overall positivity’ in the NSS 2024 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2023 methodology applied to the NSS 2024 data).
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Course description
Course description
This degree takes the best of our Journalism and Media and Communication degrees, giving you a grounding in journalism, and helping you develop practical skills while understanding the context in which the contemporary media operates.
Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.
Journalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media. You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing.
You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.
*The Complete University Guide 2021
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Year One
- Year Two
- Year Abroad (optional)
- Final Year
Year One
Year One
Core modules
- News Basics
- Introduction to Media and Communication
- Media Origins
- Introduction to Academic Skills
- Features Journalism
- Journalism Ethics and Regulation
- Studying Media and Communication
- Journalism Employability
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year Two
Year Abroad (optional)
Final Year
Teaching and learning
In each year there are six modules, each of which involves approximately 30 hours of contact time and around 120 hours of private study.
Teaching methods include practical workshops, lectures, seminars, various practical activities and assessments, and one-to-one supervision. All teaching is by subject specialists and teaching methods are adapted to suit the aims and objectives of each module.
In your first year you will have additional workshops around study skills, essay writing and preparing for exams. A variety of teaching approaches are employed in the second and third year depending on the modules you take. One-to-one teaching is an important feature of the programme. In your third year your investigation work will be supervised by a subject-specialist. You will be allocated a personal tutor whose job is to provide you with pastoral and academic support throughout the programme.
Modules are assessed by a combination of portfolios, essays, exams and presentations. You will complete a 6,000-word investigation project in your third year.
You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss progress in your studies. Your personal tutor will also provide a sympathetic ear for all matters of personal concern, whether they be academic, financial, housing, career or social issues.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Attendance | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Journalism and Media | Qualification BA | Duration 3 years, full-time | Attendance Full-time | UCAS Code P510 | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Journalism and Media with Year Abroad | Qualification BA | Duration 4 years, full-time | Attendance Full-time | UCAS Code P510 | Availability Apply Now |
