Journalism, Media and Communication & Economics

Why this course?

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 not only highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing and pitching their material, but 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.

Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together. Studying Economics will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

Pursuing this joint degree will engage you 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, economics, information design and management, and using them in the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond.

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	Year 1 entry: Creative Industries: Media and Communication A in Graded Unit; Professional Writing A in Graded Unit Practical Journalism: A in Graded Unit Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5: B
International students	View the entry requirements for your country.
Deferred entry	Not normally accepted