BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communication & Psychology

The Undergraduate course in Journalism, Media and Communication & Psychology at the University of Strathclyde is a multi-disciplinary program that combines the study of how minds work and how their faculties can be applied with the practices of researching, writing and producing for various media outlets. The course offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge on media practices, communication, and psychology. Course Content: The first two years are common to all students and provide a grounding in Journalism, Media and Communications and Psychology. The curriculum includes domains such as digital journalism, psychology of controversial issues, cognitive psychology, and media law. During Years 3 and 4, students can choose to focus on Journalism & Creative Writing or focus on Psychology with course content like investigative journalism, developmental psychology and neuroscience in health and disease.Key Modules: Digital Journalism, Psychology of Controversial Issues, Investigative Journalism, Cognitive Psychology, Media Law, and Neuroscience in Health and Disease are key modules that are part of the course structure. Accreditations: The psychology aspect of the course is accredited by The British Psychological Society, ensuring it meets the appropriate standards to help students attain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership upon achieving a 2:2 grade average or above.Future Careers: Potential careers upon completion of the course include journalism, marketing, public relations, policy research, or roles in public or social service sectors that require an understanding of human behaviour. Further studies can lead to accreditation as a Chartered Psychologist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.