Digital Journalism,MLitt

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,550 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Digital Journalism,MLitt

About

Study with us

gain the skills to produce multimedia news and features

learn how to devise, launch, produce and market an online publication

work in the University's simulated news environment and report externally using mobile media

develop sound analytical, ethical and entrepreneurial skills in order to perform at a high level in the digital media world

The course offers a great amount of practical learning which is not only very useful for my career, but also an enjoyable way to study. The knowledge from taught modules is implemented in our real-life journalism project.

Bagus Saragih, MLitt Digital Journalism student from Indonesia

Why this course?

Traditional news outlets are moving towards online products at an accelerated pace.

Digital technology is profoundly changing journalism, with innovations like hyperlocal news and mobile media reporting becoming increasingly prevalent.

We aim to produce high-quality, fresh-thinking graduates who have a passion to communicate and can articulate their ideas through effective story-telling.

You'll work in the University's simulated news environment. You'll report externally using mobile media and digital recorders and cameras. You'll have access to industry standard audio and video editing software.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic 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.
English language requirements	Please check our English requirements before making your application.

Academic 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.

English language requirements

Please check our English requirements before making your application.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

Our current standard requirements are:

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

Recognised English language qualifications for pre-sessional and degree entry

If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

Career

Careers

Graduates of the course are employed at organisations such as:

the Herald and Times Group
the Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
BBC
STV
DC Thomson
the Daily Record

as well as running their own entrepreneurial ventures such as JournoWave.

Job roles include:

magazine journalist
magazine features editor
newspaper journalist
newspaper digital editor
freelance journalist
online journalist
digital copywriter
digital content creator
digital content editor
social media manager
communications officer
public relations officer
researcher for a broadcast organisation

Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city

Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.

Life in Glasgow

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise. Please note second year will be subject to increases.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,550

Application Fee

GBP