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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P5C8

Journalism, Media and Communication and Psychology

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communication and Psychology 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. Today’s media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others. The most successful professionals in today’s media are not only highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing and pitching their material. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Journalism Practice and Professional Skills
Media Psychology and Audience Behaviour
Communication Theory and Analysis
Cognitive and Individual Differences Psychology
Digital Media Production and Content Creation
Learning and Memory Processes
Media Ethics and Law
Social Psychology and Interpersonal Communication
UCAS Code:P5C8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

International Baccalaureate

32 - 30 points

Maths SL5

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£20,000£24,500£29,000
5 years£23,500£29,000£33,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — 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
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
25%Work & Study
55%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Journalism, Media and Communication and Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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