Journalism with Public Relations

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID P501

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Journalism with Public Relations

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Journalism and public relations have entered a new digital age and this programme provides a fusion of traditional practice and new, emerging methods that are shaping the future of both subject areas.

You’ll learn how to research, write and edit news and features for online and print platforms – including our own hyperlocal news website Salford Now – while also developing the skills you need to work in the world of PR.

From podcasting to political journalism, content creation to crisis communications, you will gain a firm grounding in the theory and practice of both journalism and PR. You will also investigate how they can work together.

You’ll be based in our state-of-the-art campus at MediaCity, with access to cutting-edge facilities and close proximity to global organisations such as the BBC and ITV, as well as smaller independent creative industries and PR agencies.

On graduating from this degree, you will be ready to hit the ground running as a professional journalist or PR practitioner, armed with an arsenal of multimedia and digital skills. You’ll be well-equipped to take the first step in your career and make a real impact from the off.

To find out more about what it’s like to study journalism at Salford, follow us on Twitter, read Salford Now created by our students and follow our Instagram.

You will:

Study in our state-of-the-art digital media campus at MediaCity, with access to industry-standard facilities
Be taught by professional journalists and PR practitioners, who are experienced in their respective fields, and have the opportunity to complete work placements in the journalism and/or PR industries
Study a foundation of core journalism and PR modules alongside module options including celebrity, magazine and sports journalism

International

students accepted

Placement student in the MediaCity TV production studio

This is for you if...

You are passionate about starting a career as a journalist or PR professional.

You already have some experience in journalism or PR. This could be from a work placement, school newspaper or online publication.

You would like to develop transferrable skills that make you highly employable and able to hit the ground running in a variety of sectors.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

Applicant profile

Weâre looking for applicants who are eager to pursue a career in journalism or PR, and who can demonstrate their ability to do so. This might be in the form of work experience or articles written for a school magazine or online publication. You will also need to have solid English and communication skills, which are vital for you to be successful on this degree.

To gain a place on this Journalism with Public Relations degree, youâll have to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Within your journalism with public relations degree personal statement (up to 4,000 characters), weâll want to understand:

What motivates you and what current experiences do you have in terms of journalism and public relations (PR)?
How have you been involved and what did you do?
Are you an evidence-based and creative thinker?
How do you develop your ideas?
Do you have any knowledge of the journalism and public relations sector; are there any brands or projects that inspire you?
Why do you want to work in the journalism and/or public relations sector?
Why is the University of Salford and this journalism with public relations course the right choice for your future goals?

For some applicants, youâll be asked to provide us with a portfolio of work and potentially take part in an informal group seminar discussion or interviewâ either live or on camera â to demonstrate your skills.

Once youâve made your application to study with us, weâll contact you and let you know the next steps.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 points.

A level

112 points.

T level

Merit

BTEC National Diploma

DMM

Access to HE

112 points including Media or Humanities subject area

Scottish Highers

120 points including Media or Humanities subject area

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 points

International Baccalaureate

29 points

European Baccalaureate

Pass in Diploma with 74% overall including Media or Humanities

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0, with a written element of 8.0 and no element below 6.0.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Employment

Studying a journalism and public relations degree in the UK will equip you with a variety of skills that provide plenty of career options in related fields. You’ll be able to apply for roles in the media, communications and information sectors, working as either a journalist or a PR professional. If you’re looking for a wider variety of work, a lot of the skills acquired during this degree are applicable to the advertising or marketing sectors – or practically any other area of the digital creative sectors.

Read about Junaid Sidat's work experience during his BSc (Hons) Journalism with Public Relations studies prepared him for his career.

Further study

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through our postgraduate programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

A taste of what you could become

A journalist

A public relations practitioner

A radio journalist

A print journalist

An editor

And more...

Career Links

Our location at the heart of MediaCity means that we are ideally placed to foster links with news outlets, organisations seeking content creators, PR teams and other creative digital media companies.

You will have the opportunity to secure work placements with our industry partners.