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Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Pursuing the BA in Journalism, Media and Communication will engage you in useful learning in a broad professional context, which includes a critical understanding of the media industry, while acquiring technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design and management, and using them in the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond. We offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK. Human Resource Management (HRM) is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace.
Why Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management at Strathclyde?
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Communication & Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2022).
Learn the skills and practices of contemporary journalism in a digital, multimedia era.
Engage with the media and communication industry in Glasgow and beyond.
Enjoy our programme of visiting speakers from the world of broadcasting, publishing, communication and newspapers.
Enter your work in student competitions.
Opportunities for media work placement experience.
Your Career
Strathclyde Journalism, Media & Communications graduates have developed careers in national and local broadcast and print journalism, public relations, academic and commercial publishing, content creation for digital media, among many other areas.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P5N6
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C
Scottish Higher - AAAA
Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Maths SL5
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC Creative Industries: Media and Communication A in Graded Unit; Professional Writing A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent.
HNC Practical Journalism: A in Graded Unit
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher
1st sitting: AABB
2nd sitting: AABBB
(Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £19600 | Year 1 |
| International | £19600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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