Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
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We live in a connected society. Information is readily available and the lines between fact and opinion are increasingly blurred. A career in journalism in the digital age requires new, creative ways of engaging audiences in honest and ethical reporting. This is the only double-accredited journalism degree in Scotland. The Multimedia Journalism degree from Glasgow Caledonian University has National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) ...Read more

We live in a connected society. Information is readily available and the lines between fact and opinion are increasingly blurred. A career in journalism in the digital age requires new, creative ways of engaging audiences in honest and ethical reporting. This is the only double-accredited journalism degree in Scotland. The Multimedia Journalism degree from Glasgow Caledonian University has National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) accreditation. Your degree is validated by the best in the industry and gives you access to a wide range of benefits. Our academic staff are experienced journalists with excellent industry contacts. Experts from the BBC, STV, Newsquest and The Scotsman frequently deliver guest lectures. Working with industry partners, you can access mentorship support, placements and extracurricular opportunities. This industry-based experience will boost your CV and career prospects.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
78/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Journalism
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Journalism graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Journalism graduate salary
£18,000
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

to include English or Media Studies

including English or Media Studies

Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.

IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4

including English or Media Studies

Extended Diploma DMM plus GCSE English/Media at C/4

Level 3 Entry: SQA HND Practical Journalism/Creative Industries: Media and Communication with AB/BA in graded units

T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production with Merit

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£15,200 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,200 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15200 Per year

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Glasgow, City Of G4 0BA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Glasgow Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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