BA Multimedia Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism, a journalism degree focused on reporting, broadcasting, and media production across digital and traditional platforms. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans four years, beginning with foundational studies in radio and television production, newswriting, and media industries. The second year introduces digital production, newspaper reporting, feature writing, and shorthand theory. Year three covers news production, communications law, media ethics, and advanced shorthand speed. The final year involves an honours research project, industry engagement, and specialist reporting, alongside optional choices such as global journalism, sport and the media, and digital media and society.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 120; Scottish Higher: AABB or equivalent incl Higher in English or Media Studies; A Level: BCC or equivalent incl A Level in English or Media Studies.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 20%: 44 offers from 220 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 50%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 23%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Modules
- Radio Production
- Global Challenges for Business & Society
- Media Industries
- TV Production
- Newswriting and Journalism
- Introduction to Media Analysis
- Digital Production
- Multi-Level Governance
- Reporting and Newspaper Journalism
- Policy and Regulation for Media and Journalism
- Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism
- Media, Identity and Society
- Shorthand Theory and Speed
- PR Campaigns and Proposals
- Media Audiences, Effects and Representation
- News Production and Presentation
- Media Ethics
- Communications Law and Regulation
- Newsdays
- Shorthand Speed Development
- Specialist Reporting
- Honours Research Project
- Industry Engagement
- Scotland, The Media and National Identity
- Fan Cultures
- Unscripted Content Creation
- Dramatic Writing
- Disney, Marvel & DC
- Sport and the Media
- Online Media Content Strategies
- Global Journalism
- Media & the Environment
- Digital Media and Society
- Film Theory Goes to the Movies
- Environmental Economics and Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £33,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University?
20% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 44 offers from 220 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.