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BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communication & Spanish

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Today’s media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others.

The most successful professionals in today’s media are highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing and pitching their material, and they are also excellent communicators online and offline and problem-solvers. They are innovative and entrepreneurial, bold and curious, open-minded and collaborative. These are also some of Strathclyde’s core values, which guide our own teaching, research, and public engagement.

With more than 500 million native speakers, Spanish is the world's second most commonly spoken language. Speaking Spanish will help you conduct business more confidently in countries increasingly crucial in world markets. 

Studying with us will allow you to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and studying in another country.

Pursuing this joint degree will engage you in practical 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

Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB

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

International Baccalaureate

32-30

HNC

Year 1 entry

Creative Industries: Media & Communication A in Graded Unit; Professional Writing A in Graded Unit

Practical Journalism: A in Graded Unit

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication

  • Introduction to News & Features

Spanish

  • Spanish 1A

  • Spanish 1B

or

  • Introduction to Spanish 1A

  • Introduction to Spanish 1B

2 Year 2

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • News Reporting and Writing

  • Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods

Elective

  • Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices

Spanish

  • Spanish 2A

  • Spanish 2B

  • Spanish and Latin American Studies II

3 Year 3

Journalism, Media & Communication

Elective

  • Feature Writing

  • Journalism and Popular Culture

  • Law for Journalists

  • Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation

Spanish

  • Spanish 3A

  • Spanish 3B

  • Spanish and Latin American Studies III

4 Year 4

Journalism, Media & Communication

Elective

  • 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

Spanish

Compulsory classes

  • Spanish Honours Language 4

  • The Latin American Short Story

Elective classes

  • Shaping Spain: Ideas, Beliefs and Identity

  • Hispanic Studies 4

5 Year abroad
  • Year abroad

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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