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Course description

This highly practical course prepares you for higher education and media industry employment. On this course, the teaching staff has a wide variety of media experience and you can expect media guest speakers, visits and professional workshops. You're continually assessed and you'll also need to complete a graded project.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

You'll study:

  • Journalism (Advanced).
  • Writing for the Media (Advanced).
  • Podcasting.
  • Digital Journalism.
  • Interview Skills.
  • Video Production (Advanced).
  • Interpersonal and Group Skills.
  • Freelance Working Skills.
  • Pitching and Promoting.

Entry requirements

  • HNC Media & Communication with minimum B at Graded Unit 1.

Progression

Career paths include journalism, television and radio production, video production, public relations and advertising.

Continuing Study

After completing the HND, you can apply to:

  • Year three of BA Communication and Media at Glasgow Caledonian University.
  • Year two of Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University.
  • Year three of BA Communication at Queen Margaret University.
  • Year three of BA Media at Robert Gordon University.
  • Year two of BA Journalism at the University of Stirling.
  • Year two OR three of BA Film and Media at Queen Margaret University.
  • Year three of BA PR and Media at Queen Margaret University.
  • Year three of BA Communication at Edinburgh Napier University.
  • Year two of BA Film and Media Studies at the University of Stirling.
  • Year one of BA Journalism and Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde.
  • Year two of BA Scriptwriting for Film at the University of the West of Scotland.
  • Year three of BA Broadcast Production at the University of the West of Scotland.
  • Year two OR three of BA Journalism at the University of the West of Scotland.
  • Year two of BA Events Management at Queen Margaret University.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 24/08/2026 to 11/06/2027 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

City Campus

190 Cathedral Street

Glasgow

Course provider

City of Glasgow College