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Multimedia Journalism

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The National Council for the Training of Journalists
  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P500
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 3

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P500
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

A level
BCC

to include English or Media Studies

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

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

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.

Scottish Higher
ABBB

including English or Media Studies

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H3, H3

including English or Media Studies

Scottish HND
Pass

Level 3 Entry:
SQA HND Practical Journalism with AB/BA in graded units

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level
M

T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production with Merit

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher BCCC

Including English or Media Studies

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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