English and Journalism, Media and Communication - BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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John Anderson Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Why this course?As an English student at Strathclyde, youll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature.Well 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.In studying Journalism, Media & Communications, you will engage you in useful learning in a broad ...Read more

Why this course?

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.

In studying Journalism, Media & Communications, you 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.

Assessment

English

Most 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 & Communication

Assessment methods include:

  • essays
  • portfolios
  • presentations
  • group work
  • reports
  • exams
  • reflective diaries

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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7/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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32nd
What students say
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Kieran
25 Jan 23

It's a great location with beautiful old buildings mixed with modern architecture. The January intake feels quite new, and I've felt like there's a struggle to integrate the Jan..Read more

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Olabamiji
20 Jan 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - BBB Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 30 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£1,820 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,550 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,550 per year

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Students from International

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University of Strathclyde
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