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MRes Journalism at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research master's in journalism, media and communication, completed within one of five research areas with supervision from staff across periods and disciplines. It builds analytical, methodological and academic writing skills for research and professional careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two 20-credit modules chosen from options such as Entrepreneurial Journalism and Innovation, Media Analytics, Media & Health, Creating Media Content, Communicating Research and Communication & Media Theory in an International Context, plus a 140-credit, 25,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into journalism and media industries, strategic communication and public relations, public policy and political communication, NGOs and advocacy organisations, research roles and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent), two references (one academic), and transcripts and certificates of all degrees. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the programme start date. Application deadline: August.

International applicants: GBP 22,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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