BA (Hons) Philosophy and Journalism

In our so-called ‘post-truth’ era of fake news and alternative facts, what does it mean to communicate the truth? What are the ethical and practical issues journalists face in today’s globalised world?

Our BA Philosophy and Journalism degree allows you to examine our fundamental desire to communicate and discuss important shared events and experiences, through two distinct approaches. You’ll develop a range of journalistic skills while exploring and challenging the assumptions that frame the way we think, act and see the world around us.

All our philosophy lecturers are active researchers, so you’ll share the excitement of doing original work in a supportive and highly rated academic community.

Our journalism team are highly experienced practitioners, who’ll help you develop the skills of writing, research and interviewing over several platforms, including online and broadcast. You’ll also examine journalism both within the context of the communications industry as a whole and look at global trends in media.

What’s more, we’re rated TEF-Gold, making us one of the best universities for teaching and support.

Applying for this course is easy. Simply add us to your UCAS account by using the institution and course code mentioned in ‘Key information’. There is no interview for this course. We’re just interested to hear why you want to study this subject at degree level. If you haven’t done either or both of these subjects before, that’s fine. You’ll likely have hobbies or extracurricular experience that show what skills you already have that you can bring to the University.

Our hands-on journalism training equips you to pursue a career in the media, whether in features, news, radio or online. You’ll have opportunities to go on work placements at local newspapers, radio stations or TV channels, where many students have work published.

Studying philosophy teaches you to ask penetrating questions and identify flawed arguments – skills integral to news and investigative reporting, as well as the practice of law. You’ll develop many other transferable skills sought by employers, such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to communicate ideas in a structured, productive way.

Our graduates have an excellent record of securing roles in a range of industries including teaching, the media, publishing and information management. For those interested in teaching, all Humanities graduates are guaranteed an interview with our School of Education. Many graduates go on to higher levels of study, engaging in research in their chosen fields.

Our hands-on journalism training equips you to pursue a career in the media, whether in features, news, radio or online. You’ll have opportunities to go on work placements at local newspapers, radio stations or TV channels, where many students have work published.

Studying philosophy teaches you to ask penetrating questions and identify flawed arguments – skills integral to news and investigative reporting, as well as the practice of law. You’ll develop many other transferable skills sought by employers, such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to communicate ideas in a structured, productive way.

UCAS points 104
A Level BCC