Education & Journalism, Media and Communication

Why this course?

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(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, 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 who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education).

Highers	Standard entry requirements*: 1st sitting: AAAA 2nd sitting: AAAAB (including English plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under preferred subjects below; plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at B to C.) Minimum entry requirements**: 1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (including English at B plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under preferred subjects below; plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C.) Preferred subjects Classical Studies Drama Economics Gaelic Geography History Modern Studies Modern Language (German/French/Spanish/Italian) Philosophy Politics Psychology Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Sociology
A Levels	ABB-BBB
International Baccalaureate	32-30
Irish Leaving Certificate	Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English
HNC	Social Sciences: Year 1 entry: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent Creative Industries: Year 1 entry: Media & Communication: A in Graded Unit; Professional Writing: A in Graded Unit; Practical Journalism: A in Graded Unit.
International students	View the entry requirements for your country.
Deferred Entry	Not normally accepted