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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P500

Multimedia Journalism

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Journalism Fundamentals and Practice
News Reporting and Investigation
Digital Media Production
Broadcast Journalism Techniques
Print and Online Publishing
Media Law and Ethics
Shorthand and Editing Skills
Multimedia Storytelling and Audience Engagement
UCAS Code:P500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

to include English or Media Studies

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£24,500£26,000
3 years£18,000£23,500£27,500
5 years£20,500£29,500£33,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

100%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
31%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Multimedia Journalism as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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