Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Journalism)
Field of Study:
£14,420/Yr
- BA in Journalism at Robert Gordon University is a 4 year.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- At Robert Gordon University studying the BA Journalism (Hons) students will gain considerable practical experience in reporting and production across print, broadcast, and electronic platforms. Students will learn first-hand from experienced journalists by participating in live projects, visiting local broadcasting organizations, and listening to guest speakers.
- Students will have the opportunity to experience a day as a journalist; sourcing stories, interviewing, filming, and editing student report as part of a college-dedicated News Days.
- Throughout this course, students will develop specialist and transferable skills all of which are essential for the wider media profession.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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UCAS Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £14420 (GBP 14420) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | £17180 (GBP 17180) |
Total Cost | £17180 (GBP 17180) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £19477 (GBP 19477) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Students must have the following requirements:
- SQA Higher: BBBB to include English.
- GCE A Level: BCC to include English.
- Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include English at H2.
- IB Diploma: 28 to include Higher Level English at grade 5.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students must have passed 12th grade from a recognized institution.
- Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
- A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Career and Placement after Course
Job Prospects
The critical knowledge base and production, managerial, and technical professional skills you will acquire throughout the journalism course will open up opportunities in a wide variety of careers in the communication and media industries within and beyond the journalistic profession.
Possible careers range from the press, radio, television, and online as well as public relations and media management. Previous journalism graduates have secured jobs in print, publishing, broadcast, and online journalism and now work for organizations including BBC Xtra, The Surrey Advertiser, Original 106, The Press and Journal, Evening Express. Students with degrees in Journalism are also entering Communications, Sales, and Marketing roles including Communications Manager at Gatwick Airport.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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RGU Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
RGU Total Computing Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,824/Yr$1,824 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students | Scholarship per student£ 4,100/Yr$4,100 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student£ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student£ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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