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Journalism and Politics - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

From the latest updates at Number 10 to political unrest overseas, you can be at the forefront of political change. Our BA Journalism and Politics expands your knowledge of global politics and develops your analytical ability. Coupled with the multimedia aspect of this course, you learn how to engage with a wider audience and develop your own journalistic style alongside building a solid understanding of the issues that shape the world around us. You explore all major areas of political science, learning within the rated top for politics in the UK (REF 2014). This is combined with modules in practical journalism, where you use multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media, and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale. This course gives you the flexibility to choose the areas of the subject that interest you. Topics which you can study include: International Relations UK and European Politics Democracy Production skills International journalism A typical timetable involves a one-hour lecture and a one-hour seminar or a two-hour seminar for each module every week, but there are variations in place depending on the module. During your final year, you have the opportunity to bring all aspects of the course together in a final multimedia project on a subject linked to political science. As a student at one of the UK's leading social science institutions, you are uniquely placed to acquire a deep understanding of the world you report on. You will join our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies and our Department of Government where you will join our diverse community of students from all corners of the globe.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,475per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    28th out of 92 19

    46th out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    131 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    12th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    54th

    25

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    122 56%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    62nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    27th

    7

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