If you’re getting ready to start your first year at university, here’s what you can do this summer to be best prepared.
Learn to manage your time
Between going to class, seeing friends and going on food shops, it’s easy to fall into bad time management habits when you’re so busy.
Use the few weeks before starting to get the hang of making a routine and managing your time.
You could download Google Calendar or use the Reminders app.
Understand as much about your course as possible
Doing well at university is dependent on how much effort you put in outside of the classroom.
Making sure you understand what the course requirements are, what is expected of you and what you’ll be covering in each module is essential.
Find out about the modules and the NCTJ that The School of Journalism teaches.
Curious about the way we will assess you during your time at The School of Journalism? 📝
Find out about our NCTJ modules, practical skills assessments and individual feedback sessions from our expert team here. ⬇️ https://t.co/WTP9FKMoVv
— School of Journalism (@TheJournoSchool) July 29, 2025
Financial planning
University can be expensive so it’s important to keep track of your finances from the start.
If you’re relying on student finance, make sure you apply in time as the process can be lengthy and it might mean you will not receive your money until later.
You can use an easy budgeting structure like 50% of your weekly budget goes towards your needs, 30% goes towards your wants, and 20% goes into your emergency savings.
You can find out more about fees and funding here.
Find your accommodation
If you’re moving out for your studies, it’s important to find the right place for you.
Think about what your needs are.
How long are you willing to commute? Would you mind sharing a bathroom? Do you need a parking space?
You can find student accommodation in London here.
Don’t worry
Going to university is stressful but it’s important to remember why you’re doing it.
You’ll spend three years becoming an expert on all things journalism with the help of experts.
It’s exciting!
Thinking about studying journalism in London? Let us persuade you! 📰
There’s no place better than the big smoke for any budding journalist! 👇✨ https://t.co/Cw3m9SR7i3
— School of Journalism (@TheJournoSchool) July 15, 2025
You can apply for our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree now – here’s a link to our UCAS page.
If you have any questions you can email us on [email protected] or call us on 0203 026 3781.
Here are the details you’ll need:
Course code: MUJO
Institution code: P63
Campus name: News Associates London
Campus code: L
If you want to find out more about our BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree, click here.
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