Health Studies and Journalism & Media Cultures BA/BSc hons


Joint and Combined Honours


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code

B9P5


Programme Code HHIDJH

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • This subject is designed to develop your graduate skills and a wide and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the health policy and practices that these services require.
  • You will study a stimulating and exciting range of health topics from a range of perspectives including local, national and international.
  • It focuses on printed media and gives you the opportunity to learn how to write a news story, conduct an interview and write a feature.
  • Media cultures will give you a greater understanding of the complex relationship between the media and the society we live in.

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points. GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above (or equivalent). A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 550 (92 IBT)is required for those for whom English is not their first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

  • Part-time 5 years
  • Full-time 3 years
  • Sandwich 4 years