English and Journalism, Media and Communication - BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

Why this course?Pursuing the BA in Journalism, Media and Communication will engage you in useful learning in a broad professional context, which includes a critical understanding of the media industry, while acquiring technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design and management, and using them in the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond. It will also allow you to take a second subject, which will enhance your expertise and university experience even further.As an English student at Strathclyde, you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature.We'll show you how exciting and wide-ranging our subject can be. Employers like the skills developed in an English degree: written and verbal communication, analysis, and discussion of ideas, and broad, creative thinking.AssessmentEnglishMost classes are assessed by a mixture of essays or other written work. For some classes, there are exams and in some cases, oral work is assessed.Journalism, Media & CommunicationAssessment methods include:essaysportfoliospresentationsgroup workreportsexamsreflective diaries