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History and Journalism - BA (Hons)

University of Worcester

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University of Worcester
UCAS CODE: 4Q23

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    St John's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Overview

Studied as Joint Honours, you will explore the practical business of how to research and communicate what’s happened in the world in the past, and the present day.History at Worcester offers you the opportunity to study the political, cultural and social history and introduces you to many of today’s debates surrounding approaches to historical study.Journalism at Worcester will equip you to work in today’s multi-platform media environment and enable you to apply for both journalism and communications roles once you have graduated.


Key Features

- You will learn the core skills of journalism – how to spot, write, produce and sell a story for news, magazine, television, radio and social media, alongside looking at media law, ethical issues and the role of journalism in today’s society – why it matters.- A wide range of History modules in British, European and World History from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries delivered by highly experienced, supportive and expert lecturers with international research profiles- The course is designed to enable you to acquire skills in research, analysis and communication – all of which are highly valued by employers- Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising lecturers and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest speakers from within the industry- Ready access to the nationally significant resources of Worcestershire County Archives Service, which is based in The Hive (the university library)- Opportunities to gain work experience, to study abroad for a semester and to gain excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC


Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025

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First in the UK for sustained employment

, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,200per year

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University information

University of Worcester

University of Worcester

  • University League Table

    80th

  • Campus address

    St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    71st out of 91 25

    73rd out of 92 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    103 51%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    49th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    39th

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    105 53%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    63rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    31st

    36

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