Course overview
Whether you want to work in a newsroom or be a digital content creator, this HND Practical Journalism and Content Production course will give you the confidence, skills and versatility you need to thrive in the multimedia industry. You’ll get the chance to create copy for traditional news, magazines and online publications, zines and other digital lifestyle platforms as well as creating online video news packages. You’ll also learn how to create effective podcast and social media content, using them as a vehicle for storytelling and entertainment. All classes are delivered by lecturers who have worked in journalism or communications and understand this exciting, ever-changing industry.
Course description
During this HND Journalism and Content Production course, you will cover a wide range of practical skills – from news writing to mobile journalism. The core focus of the course is on the practical skills that journalists and content producers need and editors or businesses demand.
All classes are delivered by staff who have worked in journalism or communications and are aware of the ever-changing requirements of this fast-paced industry.
Training on Scottish legal and political affairs is also provided which includes trips to Edinburgh and London.
- News writing
- Feature writing
- Digital journalism and content production (video platform content, data journalism and the use of social media to find and promote stories)
- Video recording and editing
- Podcast and radio production
- Public affairs
- Media law.
Students run the college’s newspaper, The Clyde Insider, which allows them to publish written stories as well as produce video content and podcasts. From the beginning of the course, students will be given an insight into how to produce digital material for this website.
The College has its own radio studio where students can create their own podcast programmes. These can be shared across many external and internal platforms.
To read the latest course news, visit our X page via @GCC_Journalism.
On successful completion of this two-year course, you will gain a HND in Practical Journalism.
From HND Journalism to working for the Glasgow Times, hear student Emily's journey.
Entry requirements
- Higher English at C level or above
- If you do not have this qualification but can provide clear evidence of a commitment to journalism you will be considered for a place. This evidence includes studying a course such as NQ Media and Journalism Level 5. A portfolio of written material which demonstrates skills in written English. This may include articles or blog entries, along with any work which suggests an interest in journalism
- An interview and written exercise is part of the selection process for those who do not have the entry requirements at the moment
- For those holding HNC Practical Journalism, it may be possible to access year two of the HND. Please contact the Faculty directly for further information bcdicardonald@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
- Diploma in Creative and Digital Media (SCQF level 7) (Modern Apprentice)
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media
Entry requirement equivalency table
If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Cardonald Campus
690 Mosspark Drive
Glasgow
Course provider
Glasgow Clyde College
Cardonald Campus
690 Mosspark Drive
Glasgow