Other English Language Tests that may be acceptable for students applying for an undergraduate
Whether you want to work as a journalist, learn about the world of media or become an effective communicator in another industry, our all-encompassing BA Journalism will provide you with a springboard to success as a storyteller and content producer.
The Roehampton programme is tailored to prepare you for the modern media industry. We offer hands-on, practical modules that focus on the skills employers want.
As you learn how to research, report and develop a story, you will also be trained in how to present it in the most compelling way, using industry-standard digital tools. You will have the opportunity to focus on the subjects and formats that interest you most and to develop your own multimedia projects, such as podcasts or investigative reports. You will also learn how to target your work for different audiences.
Roehampton brings professional journalists and newsmakers such as local politicians to campus to participate in workshops and meet with students. We take advantage of London’s status as a media epicenter, organising field trips to newsrooms and sending students on off-campus reporting assignments such as conferences. Students also gain experience working on press teams for events as the Wimbledon Bookfest and the Professional Publishers Association festival.
Students looking to begin a career in journalism can get a head start, with modules that teach you how to prepare a CV and make contacts in the industry. You can gain work experience at a variety of companies and publications as part of your degree.
You will study how journalism helps shape public opinion and popular culture, and will learn about the political, economic and legal context in which journalists produce their work.
The course is taught by experienced academics who have worked as journalists for the BBC, Reuters, the Financial Times and numerous other media companies. We have well-equipped multimedia newsrooms, designed to give you the experience of working in a richly creative professional environment.
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Here are some of the varied range of modules we currently offer:
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Journalists and the World 1
Journalists and the World 2
Visual Journalism Design
News Media and Web Journalism
Reporting Britain
Optional module:
Writing for Journalism
or any one of the "Languages for All" modules.
Combined Honours
Students wishing to take optional level 4 modules must take those in excess of the compulsory 120 credits in year one.
Compulsory modules
Journalists and the World 1
Journalists and the World 2
Visual Journalism Design
Optional module:
Writing for Journalism
Reporting Britain
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Issues in Journalism: Ethics & Law
Feature Writing
Audiovisual Journalism
Optional modules:
Travel Journalism
Radio and Podcasting
Lifestyle Journalism
Journalism, Media and Politics
Journalism Practice: Independent Project
Career Preparation
Combined Honours
Compulsory module
Audiovisual Journalism
Optional modules
Students select their remaining credits from the following:
Issues in Journalism: Ethics & Law
Feature Writing
Travel Journalism
Radio and Podcasting
Lifestyle Journalism
Journalism, Media and Politics
Journalism Practice: Independent Project
Career Preparation*
* Please note that this module can only be taken by single honours, joint or major students.
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Students must take one of the following modules:
Magazine Journalism and Production
Journalism and News Media Dissertation
Digital Portfolio
Students must take 80 credits from the following optional modules:
Optional modules:
East and West: Terror, Power and New Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Television Journalism
International Challenges and the Media
Specialist Journalism: Independent Project
Contemporary Documentary Storytelling
Work Placement
Compulsory and Required modules
Compulsory and/or required modules may change when we review and update programmes. Above is a list of modules offered this academic year.
Optional modules
Optional modules, when offered as part of a programme, may vary from year to year and are subject to viability.
You could go on to work as a news reporter, writer, editor or producer, or in another role on a local, national or international publication, radio, television or online media.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They 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.
Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year
