About this course
Kingston University offers Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism as a 1-year postgraduate Graduate Diploma programme in Journalism. Based in Kingston upon Thames, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Autumn (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
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning.
The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in an essay-writing subject, demonstrating high standards of literacy. Alternatively, evidence of substantial and demonstrable professional commitment to journalism will be considered.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
