Multimedia Journalism

Course description

Become a Journalist, Writer or Editor with this course accredited by the BJTC. Enjoy writing, investigating and communicating and progress your skills in shorthand, news reporting, page layout, broadcasting and editing techniques at degree level.

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.

**Communication, cultural and media studies research**

Communications, culture and media research is joint first in Scotland for its outstanding impact (Times Higher Education). Communications, culture and media research is ranked fourth in Scotland (Times Higher Education). 100% of our communications, culture and media research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021). 73% of communications-related research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021).

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