PGDip Digital Journalism at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma version of the Digital Journalism programme, covering multimedia reporting, digital media ethics and law, and a journalism portfolio, without the MSc dissertation. Students report in a simulated newsroom and externally using mobile media.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory classes are Multimedia Journalism, Digital Media Ethics, International Media Law and a Journalism Portfolio, with electives such as Entrepreneurial Journalism and Innovation, Media & Health, Media Analytics and Strategic Communication.

Career pathways

Graduates work at organisations including the Herald and Times Group, Press and Journal, BBC, STV, DC Thomson and the Daily Record, or run their own ventures; roles include magazine journalist, magazine features editor and newspaper journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, or professional experience demonstrating ability to study at Masters level. Experience of student journalism, a media work placement, freelance work or professional journalism is desirable. Application deadline: 31 August. English language requirements for international applicants are set by the university's English requirements (no scores stated for this course).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,133 a year (2027/28). PgDip, Scotland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,633 a year (2027/28). PgDip. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

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