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Bachelor of Journalism with Foundation Year

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time degree in Journalism with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Journalism with Foundation Year. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
Design and media.

Career outcomes

Journalist in TV
Radio
Print and online media
Public relations
Media consultancy
Social media
Web design
Fashion
Marketing
Postgraduate study

Curriculum

Four-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Foundation year: Making News for TV
Media Contexts. Year 1: Audio and Video Techniques
Communication and image
Digital Skills. Year 2: Journalism Industry Experience
Journalism: Public Interest and Power
Media Law and Ethics. Year 3: Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Audio
Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Video
Creating Packages.

Entry requirements

Academic

at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification
Eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma); English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent
Eg Functional Skills at Level 2)
If you meet UCAS points criteria but obtained a grade D/3 in English and/or Maths at GCSE you may be offered a University test in these areas

Accepted academic background

Applicants who cannot meet the standard entry requirements for the 3-year degree, With a Level 3 or equivalent overseas qualification; GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Holloway
Faculty or school	School of Computing and Digital Media
Department	Arts, Design and Media
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.