BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy
About this course
BA in Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy, a combined undergraduate degree exploring media practices, communication theory, and the formulation of social policy in contemporary society. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is structured to combine academic study with practical journalism training and social research methods. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication, Introduction to News & Features, Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland, and Private Issues & Public Problems. Year 2 advances these skills with News Reporting and Writing, Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods, Scottish Social Policy since 1845, Key Concepts in Social Welfare, and The Making of Social Policy, alongside optional choices like Feature Writing and Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices. Year 3 incorporates Research Methods in Social Policy and Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis, complemented by optional studies in Digital Storytelling, Law for Journalists, and Media & Sport. The final year centres on compulsory modules including Global Challenges and Dissertation, alongside diverse optional modules such as Digital Tools & Data Journalism, Work-based learning, and 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 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
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
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
- Introduction to News & Features
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- News Reporting and Writing
- Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
- Feature Writing
- Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- Digital Storytelling
- Working for and with the Scottish media
- Law for Journalists
- Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation
- Media & Sport
- Changing Media Audiences
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- 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
- Dissertation in Journalism, Media and Communication/Journalism Dissertation Practical Project
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy 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 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy 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 & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
89% 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 & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.