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BA (Hons) Journalism and Communications

Cardiff University

1 Location : Cardiff University

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£24,000

15 months after the course for Journalism graduates at Cardiff University

Employment

82%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for None graduates at Cardiff University

50%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Journalism graduates at Cardiff University

Student Satisfaction

64%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA BA (Hons) Journalism and Communications students at Cardiff University

58%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Journalism and Communications students at Cardiff University

68%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Journalism and Communications students at Cardiff University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

64%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 25 students (74% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

92%

64%

76%

80%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

60%

68%

76%

56%

52%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

60%

56%

68%

80%

52%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

68%

68%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

60%

44%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

67%

88%

75%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

58%

33%

64%

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

64% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

25 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

40 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Journalism courses

For graduates from Cardiff University

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,500

Data from

25 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

75 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £35,000

Data from

75 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Journalism graduates in:

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After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £23,000

Data from

45 people.

20% of UK-resident Journalism graduates from Cardiff University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £24,500

Data from

125 people.

43% of UK-resident Journalism graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £28,500

Data from

120 people.

42% of UK-resident Journalism graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

82% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Journalism.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (51% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Journalism.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (50% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Media Professionals
  • 30% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Legal professionals

15% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Journalism.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

25 students (50% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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