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BA (Hons) English & Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As an English student at Strathclyde, you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature.

We'll show you how exciting and wide-ranging our subject can be. Employers like the skills developed in an English degree: written and verbal communication, analysis, and discussion of ideas, and broad, creative thinking.

In studying Journalism, Media & Communications, you will engage 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. 

General Eligibility

A Levels

ABB-BBB

(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C)

International Baccalaureate

32-30

HNC

Year 1 entry: Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

English

  • English 1A & 1B

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • Introduction to News & Features

  • Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication

2 Year 2

English

  • Writing Through Time 1&2

  • Elective

  • The Construction of Scotland

  • Making the Modern Human

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • News Reporting and Writing

  • Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices

  • Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods

3 Year 3

English

  • The American Novel

  • Victorian Literature

  • Twentieth Century Literature

  • Sex, Revenge & Corruption in Renaissance Drama

  • Language in Business & Organisations

  • The Body: Theories & Representations

  • English & Creative Writing Work Placement

  • Writing Short Fiction & Poetry

  • Dramatic Writing

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • Feature Writing

  • Journalism and Popular Culture

  • Law for Journalists

  • Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation

4 Year 4

English

  • Writing Gender in Contemporary Literature

  • 21st Century Science Fiction

  • Present Day Victorians

  • Songs: music & literature

  • Victorian Gothic

  • Wild in the Renaissance

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • Dissertation/Special Project (Semester 1 or 2)

  • Media and Health

  • Gender Issues in the Media

  • Digital Communication and Society

  • Working for and with the Scottish media

  • Ethical Issues for Journalists: Controversy, Responsibility, Care

  • Digital Tools & Skills in Journalism

  • Journalism and Popular Culture

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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