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BA (Hons) Education & Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen topic (s).

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.

Education is essential if you wish to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, and equity. You'll have the opportunity to put education theory into practice in a community placement and enhance your employability.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education but don't wish to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher. However, joint honours Education graduates can explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education).

General Eligibility

A Levels

ABB-BBB

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

International Baccalaureate

32-30

HNC

Social Sciences:

Year 1 entry: 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

Education

  • Understanding Education in the 21st Century

  • Placement & Curriculum

2 Year 2

Journalism, Media & Communication

  • News Reporting and Writing

Eelective

  • Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices

  • Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods

Education

  • Culture, Society, Formation

  • Education & Learning

3 Year 3

Journalism, Media & Communication

Elective

  • Feature Writing

  • Journalism and Popular Culture

  • Law for Journalists

  • Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation

Education

  • Educational Encounters Past & Present

  • History and Philosophy of Education

  • Children & Childhood

  • Social Pedagogy with Adults

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

Education

Compulsory classes

  • Educational Representation in Film & Literature

  • Dissertation

Elective classes

  • Policy and Politics in Education

  • Social Issues in Education

  • Social Research Methods

  • Creativity in Education

  • Second Language Learning

  • Explorations in Educational Influence

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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