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## A Level Offer / Irish Leaving Certificate Offer

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers

A Level Offer | Irish Leaving Offer

AAA | 144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

AAB | 136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

ABB | 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BBB | 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BBC | 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BCC | 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCC | 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCD | 88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Please note that for some courses, there are additional competency standards that need to be met. Full details will be included on the entry section of the course page.

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Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points

Grade | UCAS Points

H1 | 32

H2 | 30

H3 | 24

H4 | 18

H5 | 12

Leaving Cert Ordinary

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points

O1 | 12

O2 | 10

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# Journalism BA (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: P500 2027/28

Northern Ireland's only BJTC-accredited Journalism degree – industry-focused, first-class facilities, career-ready graduates.

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Qualification Type(s)

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Location

Coleraine

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

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## Overview

Our BA (Hons) Journalism degree at Ulster University, Coleraine, is the first and only BJTC-accredited undergraduate programme in Northern Ireland. The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) ensures that graduates are fully equipped for careers in today’s fast-changing media landscape — across broadcast, online, and multimedia platforms.

As one of the UK’s largest journalism accreditation bodies, they work with both employers and educators to uphold the highest standards in journalism training.

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and professional practice and ensure our programme meets the highest academic and industry standards.. By studying at Ulster University, you will gain insight and be at the forefront of current industry practices.

Our approach is student-centred, combining hands-on newsroom experience with rigorous academic teaching and pastoral support. We focus on stories told with integrity, truth, and responsibility. This programme develops professional creative skills, a critical and intellectual framework and an entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in the industry.

This single-subject degree offers a unique opportunity to study journalism in context, alongside law, politics, economics, and technology, while developing the practical and professional skills needed to succeed in a wide range of median communication roles. It is a highly practical programme, providing students with real-world experience and ensuring they are prepared for careers in broadcast, digital, and multimedia industries.

### QS 5 Star Excellence

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### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent overall

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## About this course

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Teaching

Year One: Building Strong Foundations

In your first year, you will be introduced to the core principles of journalism, including news reporting, broadcast and digital journalism. You will develop your writing, researching, and storytelling skills, while learning how to produce content for TV, radio, and online platforms. You will work on live assignments, learning interview techniques, ethical reporting, and digital media production.

Modules such as MED106 Journalism Practice and MED104 Public Affairs Reporting will give you an essential grounding in newsroom operations and political reporting.

Year Two: Specialisation & Industry Practice

Your second year focuses on developing practical and theoretical knowledge as well as application of specialist journalism skills. You will learn investigative techniques, video journalism training, and digital content strategies, ensuring you are ready to produce compelling multimedia stories. This year introduces Newsdays, in line with BJTC accreditation, simulating live journalism content creation. You will also take advanced media law training (MED324 Media Law and Regulation).

A key highlight of this year is the industry placement, where you will gain real-world experience with professional media organisations, building your portfolio and industry connections.

Year Three: Professionalism, Innovation & Leadership

In your final year, you will refine your storytelling, production, and editorial leadership skills, preparing you for graduation and industry. You will undertake a major journalism project, focusing on documentary, investigative, or long-form reporting. Modules such as MED528 Programme Production and MED537 Journalism Futures will challenge you to push creative boundaries, using cutting-edge digital techniques to create longer-form productions.

You will also develop entrepreneurial skills, preparing for freelance journalism, content creation, and innovative media startups. Your final year ensures you graduate with a portfolio of high-quality, industry-standard work, ready to step into the professional world.

The programme uses a range of teaching methods including lectures, small group seminars and practical workshops. These are delivered and supervised by experienced teaching staff, including former journalists with BBC, ITV, Belfast Telegraph, Irish News and The Sunday Times. Guest editors from industry deliver bespoke masterclasses in software, alongside vocal coaching and mentoring schemes.

Students have access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, and InDesign.Students also receive dedicated vocal training as part of the course, helping develop confident, professional delivery for radio, podcasting, and on-screen presentation—an essential skill for careers in broadcast and multimedia storytelling.

Students also have access to a wide range of professional quality video and sound equipment such as recorders, digital cameras and video cameras that can all be booked out and used for free.

### Associate awards

Diploma in Professional Practice DPP

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

### Attendance

Attendance and Learning Commitment

Each module combines a blend of scheduled teaching (such as lectures, workshops, and tutorials), directed study (tasks set by tutors outside of class), and independent study (self-directed research and preparation).

While contact hours may vary slightly by semester, most students can expect around 10–15 hours of timetabled teaching per week, typically spread across three modules. The remainder of the week is dedicated to coursework, reading, and assignments.

In second and third year, the programme includes scheduled Newsdays — full-day, practical journalism exercises (typically 6 hours) where students research, produce, and publish content in real time. These simulate a professional newsroom environment and reflect best practice across UK journalism degrees. They offer valuable hands-on experience and help students build confidence in industry workflows.

The programme may include occasional off-campus assignments, such as visits to local court or council meetings, as well as away days to Stormont and other newsday activities.

### Start dates

* September 2027

### Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching and learning are designed to emphasise active learning, inclusivity, employability, and professional development. Assessments support student progression and career readiness while encouraging critical reflection and high-quality, relevant work. Methods include group projects, presentations, digital portfolios, and creative outputs such as documentaries and podcasts.

Core areas like media law, regulation, and public administration are assessed through class tests, case studies and real-world scenarios. To comply with the course accreditation from the BJTC, it is essential that students pass media law and regulation assessments.As students progress, assessments increasingly reflect industry workflows. As students progress through the course, assessments are designed to mirror real industry workflows.

In summary, assessments include

* Practical assignments, including TV, radio, and digital content production.

* Live newsroom exercises, simulating the pressures of breaking news.

* Written assignments, such as news articles, investigative reports, and critical essays and class tests on media law, ethics, and regulation.

* Portfolio-based assessments, ensuring students graduate with industry-ready work.

## Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

* the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor

* the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement

* the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.

Attendance and Independent Study

#### Journalism Futures

The module is a springboard to employment and entrepreneurship within the media industry.

Through a serious of lectures, workshops and industry visits, students will learn how they can create employment for themselves and others within the media industry and prepare themselves for future work.

#### Investigative Journalism

They will reflect on the learning to make a proposal for a larger Major Journalism Project completed in the following semester.

#### Journalism in Society

This module considers journalism's role around the globe raising questions about ethics, objectivity, ownership and bias, social impact, equality and diversity, economic and political influence. Students will learn to formulate their subject interest into answerable research questions. The module will enable them to produce well-designed and appropriately analysed research projects and give direction to the Journalism Dissertation in the next semester.

This module will guide students as they pursue answers to those questions using appropriate methods.

### Optional Modules

Optional modules are reviewed on a Programme each year and we may change the options available to you, to reflect our staff expertise, changes in Programme requirements or to reflect feedback that we have received from other Students, employers or other interested parties.

If your Programme contains optional modules, you will be provided with a list of these in good time so that you can choose the options right for you each year. Sometimes, we may not be able to run a particular optional module because not enough Students sign up for it or because a member of staff is not available to teach a module.

Where this may be the case, we will let you know when you are provided with your option choices, and you will be able to choose an alternative if one of your selected modules does not run.

International applicants

UK and Republic of Ireland applicants

## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

### Applied General Award Profile

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DDM

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DMM

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite)

Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B or Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)

Diploma, National Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

### Irish Leaving Certificate

104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

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### Access Course – NI/ROI

Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course)

### GCSE

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

### Additional Entry Requirements

HND - Overall Merit with distinctions in 30 Level 5 credits for entry to Year 1. Those applicants holding a subject-related HND with an overall Merit may be considered for entry to Year 2.

HNC – Overall Merit with distinctions in 60 Level 4 credits for entry to Year 1 only.

You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard as recognised by the University (provided subject requirements as noted above are met).

### Exemptions and Transferability Further

Those applicants seeking entry with advanced standing, (eg. Transfer from another institution or year 2 entry) will be considered on an individual basis.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

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### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

Check the specific entry requirements for your country here:

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

## Careers and Opportunities

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Employability

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* BBC NI

* Bauer Media

* Irish News

* Mediahuis

With this degree you could become:

* Journalist

* Content Assistant

* Reporter

* Communications

* Producer

* Press Officer

* Content Creator

The degree in Journalism at Ulster gives you a wide range of potential career options in the expanding field. Many graduates will go on to join local newspapers, magazines or digital news services as trainees. Others will use their skills in information gathering, research, verification, media production software etc to go into related fields like public relations, recruitment, research or marketing communications.

Others will go on to do a master's such as the connected MA Journalism at Ulster University which provides both a masters degree and professional accreditation by the industry's National Council for the Training of Journalists.

For information on postgraduate research opportunities see: www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege

### Work placement / study abroad

The programme offers optional DPP (placement) or optional DIAS (study abroad).

## Professional Recognition

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange and ensure our programmes realise the highest expectations. By studying at Ulster University you’ll gain insight and be at the forefront of current industry practices, while our many accredited degree programmes open doors to the world’s top professional organisations, making you more attractive to future employers and giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

#### Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)

The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) works in partnership with all the main employers in the UK broadcast industry. Our primary responsibility is to accredit UK journalism courses within higher education. Our current partners are; ITV, BskyB, ITN, BBC, Reuters, AP, Channel 4, The Radio Centre, Skillset and the NUJ.

Our accreditation standards are very much based on direct and practical experience and all accredited courses are very much valued by teachers and students, employers and employees, as they are relevant and responsive to the operational demands of the broadcast industry.

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

Brum Henderson Award for best journalism project. Dr Henderson was a founder of UTV.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

View available scholarships.

### Additional mandatory costs

Any additional costs are kept to a minimum and would only arise occasionally, such as travel for interviews or research during Newsdays

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

## Sustainability

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Environmental Impact

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5^{th} Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

* Sustainability at Ulster University

## Contact

### For more information visit

* Visit Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

* Visit School of Communication and Media

## Student and Employer Stories

Simon McIntyre, Content Editor, UTV

Graduated BA (Hons) Journalism with English, 2014

"My time at Coleraine really shaped me as a person and solidified what I wanted to do in my career. I thrived on practical work such as days in the TV studio and out gathering content. The days in the studio are set up to mirror a real day in a real newsroom and it does a superb job of capturing that feeling. The course at UU really did launch my career, gaining experience and confidence to do what I love every day."

Holly Watson, Trainee Researcher at Waddell Media (Channel 4 Production Scheme)

Graduated BA Hons Journalism, 2024

"Studying at Ulster University has provided me with practical experience across various genres of journalism, from creating broadcast packages to writing investigative features. Refining my editorial decision-making during ‘Newsdays’ was a massive highlight of the course, working as part of a team to produce a news programme from start to finish. Conducting my own journalistic investigations and learning about different tools and techniques sparked my passion for research and investigative style content.

Through my studies, I learned how to write, interview, and edit effectively, discovering my own unique style and tone. Additionally, the pastoral care at Ulster University has been incredible."

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Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

* to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;

* to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;

* to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or

* to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

2. If there are insufficient enrolments to make a course viable, it may be necessary for the University to withdraw a course. If you have received an offer for a course that we subsequently have to close, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternative courses. If you do not wish to study any alternative courses at the University, you may withdraw your application by informing us by email to admissions@ulster.ac.uk.

4. We will include a durable PDF when we send you an offer letter which will highlight any changes made to our prospectus or online information about our courses. You should read this carefully and ensure you fully understand what you are agreeing to before accepting a place on one of our courses.

5. The University will always try to deliver the course as described in the durable PDF you receive with your offer letter.

6. At any point after an offer has been made, students will be notified of any course changes in writing (usually by email) as soon as reasonably practicable and we will take all reasonable steps to minimise their impact where possible. The University will, where possible and reasonably practicable, seek the express consent of the student in regard to any changes concerning material or pre-contract information.

7. The University website will be updated to reflect the changed course information as soon as reasonably practicable.

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