BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication
About this course
BA in French & Journalism, Media and Communication, a combined degree covering language acquisition alongside the study of journalism, media systems, and contemporary communication practices. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. This undergraduate programme features a compulsory year abroad, spent either studying at a foreign university or working as a language assistant or on a work placement. The first year covers foundational language progression alongside Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication and Introduction to News & Features. The second year builds proficiency through Le Monde du Travail, Feature Writing, News Reporting and Writing, and Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices. The third year continues with L’Année à l’Étranger, Digital Storytelling, Law for Journalists, and Media & Sport, incorporating a compulsory year abroad. The final year involves advanced study including French, Digital Tools & Data Journalism, Work-based learning, and a choice between a dissertation or a practical project in journalism, media and communication.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB IB: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 17%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Year 1
- Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
- Introduction to News & Features
- Le Monde du Travail
- La France et L'Europe
- Immigration & Nationalité
- Les Femmes en Politique
- Les Régions
- L’Économie
- Feature Writing
- News Reporting and Writing
- Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
- Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
- L’Esclavage Moderne
- Les Nouvelles Façons de Consommer
- Le Système Éducatif
- L’Année à l’Étranger
- Digital Storytelling
- Working for and with the Scottish media
- Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation
- Media & Sport
- Law for Journalists
- Changing Media Audiences
- Year abroad
- French
- Student Placement (French)
- Dissertation in Journalism, Media and Communication/Journalism Dissertation Practical Project
- Celebrity & Fan Cultures
- Understanding Health, Science & the Environment in the Digital Age
- Media & Popular Culture
- Digital Tools & Data Journalism
- News Consumption, Trust & Misinformation
- Work-based learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Does BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.