/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2024
You'll need:
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
PQ53
PQ54 (If choosing Foundation Year)
Discover the intertwined narratives of literature and journalism, allowing you to analyse how language and storytelling have been used to document fiction and non-fiction work.
Did you know?
Roehampton has been ranked 5th best in London for English (The Guardian League Table 2024).
Our Journalism programme is accredited by the industry professional body The Professional Publishers Association (PPA)!
This course is also available with a foundation year (September entry only)
Find out more about our Foundation Year
Foundation Scholarship available (home students enrolling on degrees with foundation years)
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full-time) and may be subject to change.
- Visual Storytelling
- Journalists and the World
- Discovering Literature
- Journalism in the Digital Age
- Questioning the Canon
- Creative and Professional Writing
Skills
Journalism and English combines aspects of BA English Literature and BA Journalism to create a contemporary blend of analytical skills.
Our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This includes:
- Being a sophisticated reader of literary and journalistic texts and refining your professional reading, editing, and writing skills.
- Becoming adept at switching your style to suit different communicational and professional contexts.
- Developing skills in research and analysis of texts, problem solving, digital content creation, journalistic practice, and copywriting.
- Getting hands-on experience with our in-house publisher, Fincham Press, as well as getting involved with our literature, journalism, and creative writing society and wider school events.
- The option of developing creative non-fiction writing skills alongside your literary ones.
Learning
Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.
You will evaluate literary and journalistic texts through coursework made up of essays, presentations, creative options and digital portfolios of your choosing. Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules on topics such as:
- Visual Texts and Storytelling.
- The Journalist's Relationship to the Wider World.
- Journalism in the Digital Age.
- Creative Non-fiction and Professional Writing.
- The Role of Literature and Print in the Contemporary Media Landscape.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.
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
Push yourself further with real-world assignments that get you ready for the world of work.
Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, your critical and creative thinking, and your practical skills, while giving you a taste of professional practices within the workplace. These include:
- Digital portfolios.
- Research project presentations.
- Critical and reflective essays.
- Practical assessments involving research and data collection.
- Creative and non-fiction writing.
Career
The programme is tailored to prepare you for the modern media industry.
From the basics of news reporting and the emergence of new media, to the production of magazines and multimedia packages, literary magazines, and publishing, our programme offers hands-on, practical modules that focus on the skills employers want.
Our graduates have gone on to work as:
- Journalists
- Copywriters
- Podcasters
- Librarians
- Editors
- Teachers
- Social media marketers
- Policy advocates
- Radio presenters
- Script editors
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)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to 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 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
UK: £9,250
Placement year: £998
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 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
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to 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 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
EU and International: £15,488
Placement year: £998
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 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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