Course summary
Journalism is a powerful and rewarding industry. Our intensive course will equip you with the necessary skills for a career in the media. You'll gain considerable practical experience in reporting and production across print, broadcast and electronic platforms through a series of ultra-local news portals. Additionally, you will experience a day as a journalist: sourcing stories, interviewing, filming and editing your report.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P500
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £5660* | Year 1 |
| EU | £5660* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £5660* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5660* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5660* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5660* | Year 1 |
| International | £15860* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB