About this course
Edinburgh Napier University offers BA (Hons) Journalism as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Journalism. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. The next intake is Trimester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
T Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Irish Leaving Certificate
A Level
SQA Higher
- Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English.
- Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including English.
- BBC including English or other literary subject
- H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English.
- Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English.
- Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a relevant subject plus Grade C in A Level English.
- Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English.
- Grade Merit
- T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English may be required.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Trimester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
