History and Journalism, Media and Communication

Course description

Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present. 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.

Why History & Journalism, Media and Communication at Strathclyde?
Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history.
Benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability.
Opportunity to study abroad in a North American or European university for six or 12 months.
Access to internships and placements.

Your Career
Our graduates have secured employment in marketing and PR companies, the Civil Service and intelligence services, the Scottish parliament, charity sector, banking, libraries, museums and heritage, teaching, academia and journalism.

Recent graduate roles include:
Business Banking Manager
Business Development Graduate
English Teacher
Graduate Trainee - Financial Services
Marketing intern
Studio Executive at The Telegraph

Subjects

• History
• Journalism