BA History & Journalism, Media and Communication
About this course
BA in History & Journalism, Media and Communication, an undergraduate degree combining the study of past societies with contemporary media practices. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a work placement opportunity in the third year and a final-year dissertation or practical project. The first year introduces the core principles of history alongside foundational concepts and reporting techniques in journalism and media. The second year explores specific historical periods and developments, such as the history of medicine and modern Europe, alongside intermediate news reporting, feature writing, and digital media. The third year covers diverse historical themes ranging from the Cold War to the Irish diaspora, together with professional modules like media law, digital storytelling, and working with the Scottish media. The final year involves advanced study in areas such as environmental humanities, global histories of childhood, data journalism, and news consumption, alongside a supervised independent dissertation or practical project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 32-30
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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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 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
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- 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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- History 1A: Making History
- History 1B: Britain & the world since 1707
- Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
- Introduction to News & Features
- Glasgow: History, Culture Identity
- Disease & Society: An Introduction to the History of Medicine
- War & Society in the Twentieth Century
- Modern Europe
- News Reporting and Writing
- Feature Writing
- Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
- Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
- Imperial Seascapes
- Cold War Europe
- Everyday Life, Activism & The Troubles
- Bombers and Mash: Britain and the Home Front 1939 to 45
- Slavery in World History
- Work Placement in History
- Historiography & Research Methods
- Madness & Society from Ancient Times to the Present
- The Irish Diaspora 1800 to 2020
- The Russian Revolution & its Global Impact
- Dangerous Drugs
- Scottish Society from 1914
- Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation
- Law for Journalists
- Digital Storytelling
- Media & Sport
- Changing Media Audiences
- Working for and with the Scottish media
- Cultures & Environments
- Global Histories of Childhood
- The Covenanters & the British Civil Wars, 1637 to 1651
- Sex, Medicine and Society in Britain & Ireland (1880s to 1980s)
- Teenage Kicks: Youth Culture & Protest in Britain from 1945
- Classified: Spying on the World from 1945 to the present
- Global Histories of Terrorism: Case Studies & Comparisons from the Modern Era
- Scandals & Ethics: History of Pharmacy
- Women’s Lives in Modern Ireland, 1850 to 2000
- The 1707 Act of Union in a British & European Context
- Britain, France & European Unity
- The Power of Persuasion: Media, Propaganda & the State in the 20th Century
- Dissertation in Journalism, Media and Communication/Journalism Dissertation Practical Project
- Celebrity & Fan Cultures
- Media & Popular Culture
- Understanding Health, Science & the Environment in the Digital Age
- Digital Tools & Data Journalism
- News Consumption, Trust & Misinformation
- Work-based learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History & 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 £1,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History & 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 History & 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 History & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History & Journalism, Media and Communication at University of Strathclyde?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.