About Journalism BA (hons) in York St John University

This course gives you the knowledge, practical skills and experience to succeed as a journalist. You will learn by telling the stories you care about, using both traditional and digital platforms. You will focus on developing your technical abilities by creating:

• TV programmes
• Radio shows
• Podcasts
• Magazines
• Online content
• Websites.

Take part in live productions and Newsdays where you will work as a team to create content and turn the material around to deadlines. It's your chance to experience the industry and apply your knowledge.

Alongside this practical learning, we will teach you about the laws, regulations and ethics that relate to media and journalism. You will also explore the history and theory of media. This knowledge will help you blend theory with practice and become a better journalist.

You will complete 15 days of media work experience. This will help you to apply your learning and build a professional network of contacts. Other opportunities to gain industry experience include:

• Writing for The Yorkie, our news website
• Getting involved with our Students' Union radio station
• Working with digital media agency, York Mix, to publish your stories online
• Working on live projects with external clients such as BBC Radio and Aesthetica magazine.

You will have access to our dedicated newsroom, TV and radio studios, specialist software and editing suites. We also have cameras and sound equipment for location recording that you can use. We will give you all the equipment you need to tell the stories that matter to you. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (Standard XII) 60% or higher

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) 
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 75(Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20)
• PTE:Overall score of 46 (Listening,Speaking,Reading,Writing:minimum level 36)

Highlights

York St John University Accommodation

• York St John University assures accommodation for all EU, UK, and first-year international students, if they apply for it before the deadline.

• The accommodation housing is located 1 mile or less than the main campus
• The housing facilities include a range of small and large room depend on price and facilities
• The accommodation sites are surrounded by the supermarket, shops, and green spaces of York city.

York St John University guarantees university accommodation to study abroad and exchange students. Here is the accommodation charge for the term 2021-22:

York St John University Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation, and other living expenses. The accommodation costs have been tabulated in the accommodation section.

Tuition Fee: Fee for International Student (Standard): 12,750