Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism
Program Description
BA (Hons) Journalism at University of Chester trains agile, ethical storytellers for the digital age, blending traditional reporting skills with cutting-edge multimedia techniques. Students produce verified content across platforms—from BBC-style broadcast packages to viral TikTok explainers—while working in our newsroom with industry-standard tech (Adobe Premiere, Burli, Google News Lab). Graduates launch careers as data journalists, foreign correspondents, or media entrepreneurs with NCTJ accreditation and portfolio pieces recognized by Press Gazette.
Program Requirements
Language Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE - A | 65.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| TOEFL | 79.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 20.0 |
Academic Scores
| Scale | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| Percentage Score | 60% |
Specializations Available
| Journalism |
Program Intakes
| September, 2026 |
|---|
| October, 2026 |
| January, 2027 |
| February, 2027 |
| September, 2027 |
| October, 2027 |
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