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Journalism and Politics (Including Placement Year) - 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

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 19,500per year

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112 - 120

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    81st out of 92 53

    42nd out of 77 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    106 54%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    85th

    31

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    104 53%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    53rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    17th

    10

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