BA (Hons) Journalism

School of Communication & Creativity

Last updated: 28th September 2026 10:07am

Tuesday, 29th September

  1. 10:00am – 11:30am

    Meet the BA Journalism team

    Activity Details

    Welcome from the Journalism staff.

    Location

    AG17, College Building

    Mandatory session

  2. 2:00pm – 5:00pm

    Creative Activity - BA Journalism

    Activity Details

    Get to know each other through a range of activities.

    Location

    AG10/A109/A110, College Building

    Mandatory session

Wednesday, 30th September

  1. 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    Undergraduate School Information and Welcome (Teams)

    Activity Details

    Essential info on how the school of Communication & Creativity and wider university works with info on need-to-know processes including the difference between lectures, seminars and workshops, what Moodle is, and how the tech team works. You can ask questions and offer suggestions in the chat. You don't have to switch your camera on unless you want to, and there is a follow-up session on campus straight afterwards if you'd like to meet us in person. The joining details will be sent directly so please check your email during welcome week. PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded.

    Join Team's  Meeting

    Meeting ID: 370 264 105 627 1
    Passcode: UZ9787EC

    Mandatory session

  2. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

    Drop-in/Q&A

    Activity Details

    Following our undergraduate info session, feel free to drop in and ask any questions.

    Location

    AG07a, College Building

    Mandatory session

  3. 2:00pm – 3:30pm

    School of Communication & Creativity Meet and Greet

    Activity Details

    This event is intended to welcome new students and help you become familiar with the school while building early connections with your peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school. Food and refreshments may also be available, subject to final arrangements.

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building

    Mandatory session

  4. 4:30pm – 6:30pm

    Low Sensory Welcome & Support Information

    Activity Details

    For students who prefer a low sensory environment, this session will be an opportunity to make friends and meet staff members with structured activities, small group gaming/crafts and information on support for students who may be neurodiverse or living with mental health issues. While this is a structured session, AG24b will be open from 1pm on Tuesday 29 September to 9pm on Friday 2 October to provide a quiet space for students to access support information, play quiet games/solo craft, or just relax.

    Location

    AG24b, College Building

    Mandatory session

Thursday, 1st October

  1. 10:00am – 12:00pm

    FAQs - BA Journalism

    Activity Details

    Drop in to answer your questions.

    Location

    AG22, College Building

    Mandatory session

  2. 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    Undergraduate Expectations and Settling In Information Session

    Activity Details

    Essential info on how the school and wider university can help and support you during your time with us, whether you need help with anything from accommodation and funding, to individual learning needs and counselling. We'll also explain our student charter, and what we need from you in terms of attending classes, working online and respecting the staff and your peers. This is an opportunity to really understand how we can best support you, and the ethos of the school you are going to be studying at. You don't have to switch your camera on unless you want to, and there is a follow-up session on campus straight afterwards if you'd like to meet us in person. The joining details will be sent directly so please check your email during welcome week. PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded.

    Join Team's Meeting

    Meeting ID: 373 857 060 023 083
    Passcode: wT62Px7n

    Mandatory session

  3. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

    Drop-in/Q&A

    Activity Details

    Following our undergraduate info session, feel free to drop in and ask any questions.

    Location

    AG07a, College Building

    Mandatory session

  4. 2:00pm – 4:00pm

    Working While Studying: freelancing & side hustles

    Activity Details

    Do you need to find a part-time job to help fund your studies? Or maybe you have an idea for a side hustle to launch alongside your studies? Join us in this session to learn about support from City St George's for finding work as a student, working at the university, or getting started with a side hustle or freelancing. In the second hour of the session you can have a free headshot taken for your portfolio/socials by a young, professional photographer.

    Location

    AG17, College Building

    Mandatory session

  5. 4:00pm – 5:00pm

    International Students SCC Welcome

    Activity Details

    Come along to find out everything you need to know about living, studying and working in London with must-have tips from our current international students. This is a chance to meet staff and fellow international students from across the world, to ask questions, to find out how to access help and support if you need it and to get essential advice on making the most of your time in London! We will provide lots of advice, have a Q&A session, and there will be some fun, relaxed games to create a chance to chat to each other and make new friends.

    Location

    AG21, College Building

    Mandatory session

Friday, 2nd October

  1. 10:00am – 1:00pm

    Brunch and reps election

    Activity Details

    Join us for a brunch and to elect your student reps for BA Journalism and BA JPH

    Location

    AG17, College Building

    Mandatory session

Contact the School of Communication & Creativity

mcci.ug@city.ac.uk