Course contact details
Enquiries
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Admissions Office
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Fax: 0141 331 8676
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Multimedia Journalism
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our programme is designed for individuals with a passion for journalism and current affairs, and covers print, radio, television and the web.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The National Council for the Training of Journalists
- Broadcast Journalism Training Council
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- P500
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 3
Entry requirements
A level BBC
to include English or Media Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
Extended Diploma DMM plus GCSE English/Media at C/4
Access to HE Diploma
Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.
Scottish Higher ABBB
including English or Media Studies
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 26 points
IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H2, H3, H3
including English or Media Studies
Scottish HND Pass
Level 3 Entry:
SQA HND Practical Journalism/Creative Industries: Media and Communication with AB/BA in graded units
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level M
T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production with Merit
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
Including English or Media Studies
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* 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
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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