BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy

The BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communication & Social Policy course offered by the University of Strathclyde focuses on the study of how people and institutions produce and consume information. The course is multidisciplinary in nature, combining the study of journalism, media and communication with that of social policy. This excellent combination provides students with a critical understanding of the role of media in society and how social policies affect people's lives.Course Content: The course content includes core modules and elective subjects. The core subjects provide a solid foundation in journalism, media, and communication, while the electives allow students to deepen their knowledge in a specific area of interest. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical work, students learn to analyse and interpret media messages, understand policy processes and effects, and develop their own skills in journalistic and media practices.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that are covered during this course include: Media and Social Theory, Making the News, Public Policy in Scotland and the UK, Television Studies, and The Public Sphere.Accreditations: The Journalism, Media and Communication study area is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers across a broad range of sectors including journalism, broadcasting, marketing, PR, and social work. They could also find work in public policy, where an understanding of media and communication strategies is essential. Graduates can also pursue further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.