BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA in Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations, a joint degree examining the interaction between media institutions, communication practices, political systems, and international affairs. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students examine how journalism and media operate alongside domestic and global governance. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory classes such as Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes, Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes, Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication, and Introduction to News & Features. The second year expands into theoretical and practical methods via International Relations & Global Politics, Political Philosophy, Research Design for Political Science, and News Reporting and Writing. In the third and fourth years, students undertake advanced study covering subjects like Quantitative Methods in Social Research, Research Methods for Political Scientists, European Politics, and Parliamentary Studies. Optional modules across later stages allow students to specialise in areas such as Feature Writing, Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices, Digital Storytelling, Law for Journalists, Digital Tools & Data Journalism, and Work-based learning. Final-year students can also complete an independent project through the Dissertation in Journalism, Media and Communication/Journalism Dissertation 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 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 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 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
- Introduction to News & Features
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- News Reporting and Writing
- Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
- Feature Writing
- Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
- Research Methods for Political Scientists
- European Politics
- Chinese Politics
- American Politics
- Scottish Politics
- Local Politics
- Parliamentary Studies
- Contemporary British Governance
- War, Terrorism & Conflict
- Philosophy of Economic Policy
- Digital Storytelling
- Working for and with the Scottish media
- Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation
- Media & Sport
- Law for Journalists
- Changing Media Audiences
- Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance
- Governance & Development
- Political Parties
- Comparative Politics
- Green Politics
- Political Behaviour
- Feminism & Politics
- International Relations Theory in a Global Age
- International Security: Concepts & Issues
- Analysing Religion & Politics
- Democratization
- Territorial Politics in the UK
- Transforming Democracies: Participation & Representation
- Celebrity & Fan Cultures
- Media & Popular Culture
- Digital Tools & Data Journalism
- Work-based learning
- Understanding Health, Science & the Environment in the Digital Age
- News Consumption, Trust & Misinformation
- Dissertation in Journalism, Media and Communication/Journalism Dissertation Practical Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations 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 Politics.
What do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations 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 Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.