BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism is the only undergraduate journalism degree in Scotland and one of a handful in the UK accredited by both the NCTJ and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Students train in professional TV and radio studios and editing suites, taught by working journalists.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Radio Production, Global Challenges for Business and Society, Media Industries, TV Production, Newswriting and Journalism and Introduction to Media Analysis. Skills covered include writing for print, online, radio and TV, broadcast practice, interviewing, law and ethics, investigative research and digital content creation.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked at the BBC, STV, The Herald, Clyde FM, Sky Sports, Global Radio, Glasgow Times, Press and Journal and Newsquest, as well as in public relations, digital marketing and brand management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry, standard: UCAS Tariff 120; Scottish Higher AABB or equivalent including Higher English or Media Studies; A Level BCC or equivalent including A Level English or Media Studies. Minimum (widening access only): UCAS Tariff 96; Scottish Higher BBCC including English or Media Studies; A Level CCC including English or Media Studies. Year 3 entry: HND Practical Journalism with AB/BA in graded units, which must include Public Affairs. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent). The course is highly competitive: the UCAS personal statement should clearly state the wish to be a journalist, supported by evidence such as newsroom work experience, editing a school magazine or published articles.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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